Nursing homes › California › Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24Th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 · 8314756323 · 92 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Mariner Health Care, a group operating 17 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.6/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $313,840 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.98 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.68. Weekend total: 3.73. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 51 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-09 |
| 2025-08-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-21 |
| 2024-10-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-17 |
| 2024-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-03-13 |
| 2024-01-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-01-30 |
| 2023-10-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-30 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL FUNDING LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 06/01/2015 |
| GC OPERATING COMPANY LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 99% | since 12/06/2011 |
| GRANCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MHC HOLDING COMPANY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 11/17/2010 |
| GRUNSTEIN, EMILY | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/06/2019 |
| HADFIELD, KEVIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/17/2025 |
| KAUR, NAVDEEP | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2025 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/06/2025 |
| HADFIELD, KEVIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/17/2025 |
| KAUR, NAVDEEP | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2025 |
| SABOUNCHI, SAMAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/15/2021 |
| SARCAUGA, DENNIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/06/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 055109. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.