DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is a 3-star (average) rated 92-bed nursing home in SANTA CRUZ, California. It has 7 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

driftwood healthcare center - santa cruz

675 24TH AVENUE · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
3
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.49
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.90
RN Turnover
33.3%
Total Staff Turnover
45.8%
Facility Info
Beds
92
Avg. Residents/Day
88
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
7
Complaint Deficiencies
1
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ been fined or penalized?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ have?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ has 7 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ compare to other nursing homes in SANTA CRUZ?
Visit our SANTA CRUZ, California nursing homes page to see how DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ ranks against other facilities in the area.