Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1115 Capitola Road · Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · 149 certified beds
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Santa Cruz Post Acute is a nursing home in Santa Cruz, California. Its reported capacity is 149 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pacs Group. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 84 citations, the newest dated 11 May 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.86 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
75
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
74
Records from January 2020 to May 2026.
July 31, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-31 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 2024-08-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 5, 2024 · E
Citation F0559Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-05 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 25, 2024 · G
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 19, 2024 · F
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-19 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 18, 2024 · G
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
June 18, 2024 · E
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-18 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-07-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
March 7, 2024 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-07 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 2024-03-21. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · E
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-02-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0624Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0624 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 12, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-08. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 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 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0692Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0711Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0711 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · E
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
November 30, 2023 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-30 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 13, 2023 · D
Citation F0658Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-13 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 2023-10-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
July 18, 2023 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-07-18 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 12, 2023 · E
Citation F0759Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-05-12 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-06-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
May 12, 2023 · D
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-05-12 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-06-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $161,912
November 6, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-136536CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $84,363 against this nursing home on 2025-11-06 (Fine ID: 136536). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
March 3, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-131088CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,719 against this nursing home on 2025-03-03 (Fine ID: 131088). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
March 7, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-131047CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $50,830 against this nursing home on 2024-03-07 (Fine ID: 131047). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.86 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 274 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Pacs Holdings, LLC
parent · PAC 6103289202
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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