Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz
675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Mariner Health Care · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 4
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 3
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 92
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Capital Funding LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Gc Operating Company LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Grancare LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Mhc Holding Company | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Mhc West Holding Company | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Grunstein, Emily | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Hadfield, Kevin | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Kaur, Navdeep | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Sarcauga, Dennis | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Hadfield, Kevin | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Kaur, Navdeep | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sabounchi, Saman | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Sarcauga, Dennis | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Driftwood Santa Cruz Holding Company Gp LLC | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Gc Operating Company LLC | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Hadfield, Kevin | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Kaur, Navdeep | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sabounchi, Saman | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Sarcauga, Dennis | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Santa Cruz County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Healthcare Center CCN 055001 | Redlands, CA | 5 | 5 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Country Manor Healthcare CCN 055002 | Lake View Terrace, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Not shown | $8,018 |
| Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP CCN 055003 | Eureka, CA | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $8,416 |
| Edgemoor Hospital CCN 055008 | Santee, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Shown | $32,295 |
| River View Post Acute CCN 055011 | Modesto, CA | 3 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Eisenberg Village CCN 055013 | Reseda, CA | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $30,744 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz's CMS rating?
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz located?
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is located at 675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 in Santa Cruz County, and CMS lists 92 certified beds.
Does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.71 across 7 facilities in Santa Cruz County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 055109
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 92
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 51 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0700 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0761 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0805 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0812 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Sep 21, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 0689 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0552 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0583 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0657 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0700 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0741 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0745 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0755 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0756 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0757 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0758 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0759 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 0804 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 17, 2024 |
How to verify this data
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