Independent research · Occupancy & availability
How full is this provider?
We separate historical occupancy, licensed or reported capacity, and openings that are confirmed today. These are different facts.
Historical census / certified bedsNot publicly reportedNo facility-level report confirmed yet
Medicare-certified beds92 medicare-certified bedsUnknown does not mean zero or vacant
Current openings / admissionsNot verifiedAsk about openings, appropriate level of care, fees and any waitlist.
Occupancy alone is not a quality rating. An empty bed may be unstaffed or unsuitable for a particular resident. For agencies that deliver care at home, conventional bed occupancy does not apply.
Inspection citations
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| Date | Severity | What inspectors found | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | D · potential | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | Complaint |
| Jul 15, 2026 | D · potential | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Complaint |
| Jul 15, 2026 | E · potential | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Complaint |
| Dec 12, 2025 | E · potential | Try 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. | Routine |
| Dec 12, 2025 | D · potential | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Routine |
| Dec 12, 2025 | E · potential | 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. | Routine |
| Dec 12, 2025 | E · potential | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Routine |
| Dec 12, 2025 | E · potential | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Routine |
| Dec 12, 2025 | E · potential | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Routine |
| Aug 22, 2025 | D · potential | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Complaint |
| Oct 2, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Complaint |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Honor 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. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Try 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. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | 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 limited. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | 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. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Ensure 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. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F · potential | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | D · potential | Regularly 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. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | Routine |
| Jun 24, 2024 | E · potential | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Routine |
| Mar 19, 2024 | G · harm | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Complaint |
| Mar 4, 2024 | G · harm | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Complaint |
| Jan 18, 2024 | G · harm | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Complaint |
| Oct 9, 2023 | D · potential | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Complaint |
| Oct 6, 2023 | D · potential | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | 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. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | 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 limited. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | F · potential | 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. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | F · potential | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | D · potential | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | F · potential | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | E · potential | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Routine |
| Aug 19, 2022 | F · potential | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Routine |
Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.
Questions to ask on a visit
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 475-6323
Visit date: ____________ Spoke with: ______________________
Record on file
- Certification
- Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
- Medicare number (CCN)
- 055109
- Certified beds
- 92
- Legal owner
- Driftwood Santa Cruz Operating Company LP
- Part of
- Mariner Health Care
Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
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