Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

Inspection history (51)

• August 19, 2022 · F

  Citation F0802

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0756

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · F

  Citation F0908

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · F

  Citation F0801

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0561

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0758

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• August 19, 2022 · D

  Citation F0806

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-08-19 under CMS tag F0806 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.99 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company