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Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · Santa Cruz County · (831) 475-6323
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 92 |
| Average residents per day | 84.6 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | MARINER HEALTH CARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.98 (California average: 4.52) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.68 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.67 |
| Staff turnover | 46% |
| RN turnover | 50% |
| Most recent health inspection | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 8 (California average: 15.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 101 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | None fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | None |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset released Oct 8, 2026 (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.