Nursing homeFAID #648
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
(831) 475-6323
92 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
92
CMS facility ID
055109
Care type
Nursing home
County
Santa Cruz
Facility name
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
Street address
675 24TH AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone
(831) 475-6323
About this facility — Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Santa Cruz, California. It is licensed for 92 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 17 senior care facilities in Santa Cruz and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz 85 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 11 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Mariner Health Care
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Gc Operating Company Llc
Direct owner · Partner — 99% stake — since 2011
Capital Funding Llc
Direct owner — since 2015
Driftwood Santa Cruz Holding Company Gp Llc
Partner — since 2014
Grancare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2010
Grunstein, Emily
Indirect owner — since 2019
Hadfield, Kevin
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Kaur, Navdeep
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Mariner Health Care, Inc.
Indirect owner — since 2010
Mhc Holding Company
Indirect owner — since 2010
Mhc West Holding Company
Indirect owner — since 2010
National Senior Care, Inc.
Indirect owner — since 2010
Sabounchi, Saman
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Sarcauga, Dennis
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1969-06-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-12-12
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$473 per day (≈ $14,380/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
68% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
92
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 11 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-12-12Health inspection6 citations
F-0700
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F-0805
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-09
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-21
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (78 citations)
2024-10-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-06-24Health inspection25 citations
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0700
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0741
E · No harm found
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0745
E · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0758
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0909
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0919
E · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-17
2024-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-27
2024-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-13
2024-01-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-30
2023-10-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-30
2023-10-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-30
2022-08-19Health inspection13 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-12
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2022-09-12
2025-12-12Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0032
C · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-09
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-09
2024-11-21Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
E-0015
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-12-12
K-0521
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-12-12
2024-06-24Fire-safety inspection15 citations
E-0004
E · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-07-24
E-0013
E · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-07-24
E-0029
E · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-07-24
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-07-24
E-0036
E · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-07-24
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0347
D · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-07-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-07-24
2022-08-19Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-09-07
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-09-07
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-09-07
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-09-07
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-09-07
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-09-07
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055109.
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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