SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 055109 · 92 beds
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is a Medicare-certified nursing home in SANTA CRUZ, CA (CMS Certification Number 055109). CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5). Federal inspection records list 51 health deficiencies, including 3 serious deficiency flags. The most recent survey date on record is December 12, 2025. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: MARINER HEALTH CARE. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 51 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | December 12, 2025 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 3 |
| Harm citations | 3 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $0 |
| Fine count | 0 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.68 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.98 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: MARINER HEALTH CARE
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 18 facilities in the current extract.