Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24th Avenue · 92 beds · Mariner Health Care · (831) 475-6323
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How Santa Cruz compares
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes | 3 | 7 | 1,165 |
| Average Medicare overall rating | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Rated 4 or 5 stars | 0% | 57% | 46% |
| Citations per home, last 3 years | 36.3 | 24.9 | 41.3 |
| Serious citations per home | 2.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Homes with a federal fine | 67% | 43% | 39% |
Serious means actual harm or immediate danger (Medicare severity G–L). Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspections | Staffing | Citations, 3 yrs | Serious | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz 92 beds | ★★★☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | 39 | 3 | None |
| Redwood Grove Post Acute 144 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | 14 | 1 | $13,870 |
| Santa Cruz Post Acute 149 beds | ★★☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | 56 | 4 | $161,912 |
Redwood Grove Post Acute
2990 Soquel Avenue · 144 beds · (831) 479-9000
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Santa Cruz Post Acute
1115 Capitola Road · 149 beds · Pacs Group · (831) 475-4055
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How to read these ratings
Medicare rates every certified nursing home from one to five stars. The inspection rating weighs most. Staffing comes from payroll records, quality from health measures such as falls and infections. Visit at different times of day before you decide.
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Nursing homes near Santa Cruz
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare, processed October 1, 2026. Agencies are listed by the city of their office; many serve nearby cities too. Confirm a license with the state before you decide.