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Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
Nursing home Santa Cruz, CA
675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · (831) 475-6323
Overall rating 3
Health inspections 2
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 5
Certified beds92
Residents on an average day85
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company · Mariner Health Care
Medicare-certified sinceJun 1, 1969
Ratings compared with California and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 2 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 5 | 4.1 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with California and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.98 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 46.2% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 50% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Other options nearby
- Pacific Coast Manor
1.4 mi away5★ - Watsonville Post Acute Center
12.0 mi away5★ - Watsonville Nursing Center
12.0 mi away4★ - Manresa Healthcare Center
12.5 mi away4★ - Santa Cruz Post Acute
1.0 mi away2★ - Redwood Grove Post Acute
1.5 mi away2★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).