Nursing home · Santa Cruz, CA
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 475-6323
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is a 92-bed for-profit nursing home in Santa Cruz, California (Santa Cruz County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1969. On average it cares for 84 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). It is part of Mariner Health Care, a group of 17 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars; the average in California is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.05 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.73 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44% | 37% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 42% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 12, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 9 below the state average of 16 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 3 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Driftwood Santa Cruz Operating Company LP. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Assisted living nearby
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz?
CMS rates Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz have?
92 certified beds, with an average of 84 residents a day.
Does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz?
(831) 475-6323. Address: 675 24Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).