DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is a 4-star (above average) rated 92-bed nursing home in SANTA CRUZ, California. It has 7 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have been improving over recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated April 2026

driftwood healthcare center - santa cruz

675 24TH AVENUE · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
4
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
5 / 5
Trend
improving
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.63
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.99
RN Turnover
45.5%
Total Staff Turnover
45.2%
Facility Info
Beds
92
Avg. Residents/Day
86
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 4 out of 5 stars (Above 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.