DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
675 24TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062 · CCN 055109
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 92
- Avg residents/day
- 87.5
- Phone
- 8314756323
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-12 | 7 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -8.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-24 | 28 | 17.4 | 9.8 | +10.6 worse |
| 3 | 2022-08-19 | 16 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -1.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.90 | 45.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.49 | 33.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.55 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- MARINER HEALTH CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 18
- Chain avg overall
- 2.90 / 5
Inspection citations (51)3 actual harm
- EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-12 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-02 · Health · corrected 2024-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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 limited.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-06-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-19 · Health · corrected 2024-03-27
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-13
Actual harm
- GF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-01-18 · Health · corrected 2024-01-30
Actual harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-09 · Health · corrected 2023-10-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-06 · Health · corrected 2023-10-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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 limited.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2022-08-19 · Health · corrected 2022-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2011-12-06 |
| GRANCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-11-17 |
| MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-11-17 |
| MHC HOLDING COMPANY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-11-17 |
| MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-11-17 |
| NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2010-11-17 |
| GRUNSTEIN, EMILY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-02-06 |
| DRIFTWOOD SANTA CRUZ HOLDING COMPANY GP LLC | Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2014-08-27 |
| GC OPERATING COMPANY LLC | Organization | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2014-08-27 |
| HADFIELD, KEVIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-11-17 |
| KAUR, NAVDEEP | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-09-08 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-02-06 |
| CAPILI, RONELDA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2024-03-25 |
| CAPITAL FUNDING LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2015-06-01 |
| SANTOS, RODRIGO | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2023-10-16 |
Other facilities in SANTA CRUZ
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE | ★★★☆☆ | 144 |
| SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE | ★★☆☆☆ | 149 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.