DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
675 24TH AVENUE
SANTA CRUZ CA 95062
Phone: 8314756323
For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Santa Cruz average: 0.7 star higher (2.3), above average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 84.6 |
| Occupancy | 92% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | MARINER HEALTH CARE (17 facilities) |
| County | Santa Cruz |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1969-06-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 055109 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 8 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.75 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.98 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ have?
CMS certifies 92 beds; the facility reports an average of 84.6 residents per day (about 92% occupancy).
Does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.