Santa Cruz, CA

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

675 24th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 475-6323

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

92

Certified beds

Average residents

88

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Mariner Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1969-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

18 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.73

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.68

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.90

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.21

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.67

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.33

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.57

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.55

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.17

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,278

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

58.08

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0133

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.44

Baseline 22.30% · Performance 18.11% · Measure score 7.44 · Achievement 7.16 · Improvement 7.44

Healthcare-associated infections

6.09

Baseline 9.46% · Performance 6.52% · Measure score 6.09 · Achievement 4.40 · Improvement 6.09

Total nurse turnover

3.97

Baseline 55.56% · Performance 47.44% · Measure score 3.97 · Achievement 3.97 · Improvement 2.14

Adjusted total nurse staffing

5.73

Baseline 4.58 hours · Performance 4.71 hours · Measure score 5.73 · Achievement 5.73 · Improvement 0.59

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.5%
10.72%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 124 · Observed rate 9.68% · Lower 95% interval 7.2%
Discharge to community 43.54%
50.57%
7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 38.32% · Lower 95% interval 36.51%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.05
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 90%
95.27%
5.3 pts worse
Numerator 63 · Denominator 70
Falls with major injury 2.86%
0.77%
2.1 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 70
Discharge self-care score 37.84%
53.69%
15.8 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 37
Discharge mobility score 35.14%
50.94%
15.8 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 37
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.43%
2.29%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 70 · Adjusted rate 1.95%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.52%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 73 · Observed rate 5.48% · Lower 95% interval 3.55%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 8.24%
8.2%
About the same
Numerator 7 · Denominator 85
Staff flu vaccination coverage 33.75%
42%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 80
Discharge function score 37.84%
56.45%
18.6 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 37
Transfer of health information to provider 68%
95.95%
28 pts worse
Numerator 17 · Denominator 25
Transfer of health information to patient 76.92%
96.28%
19.4 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 26
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 16.22%
25.2%
9 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 37

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
2.3
1.4 pts better
1.9
1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.6
0.4 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
98.5%
0.1 pts worse
93.4%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 94.5% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 98.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
98.2%
0.6 pts worse
95.5%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
1.6%
1 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.9%
4.1%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 2.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.0%
13.7%
2.3 pts worse
19.6%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.5% · Q2 18.5% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 16.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.4%
14.2%
14.2 pts worse
16.7%
11.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 34.9% · Q3 26.7% · Q4 25.5% · 4Q avg 28.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 8.6%
11.0%
2.4 pts better
16.3%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 14.1% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 8.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.5%
10.7%
5.2 pts better
14.9%
9.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.7% · Q2 6.7% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 5.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.6%
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
1.0%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 16.1%
10.9%
5.2 pts worse
19.8%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.8% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 15.3% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 16.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
4.7%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.6%
11.2%
2.4 pts worse
12.0%
1.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.6% · Observed 13.8% · Expected 11.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
93.2%
3 pts better
79.7%
16.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.3%
23.2%
4.9 pts better
23.9%
5.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.3% · Observed 16.9% · Expected 22.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-12 · Fire 2025-12-12

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-24 · Fire 2024-06-24

28 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

17 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-19 · Fire 2022-08-19

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2026-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2026-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-09

C · Minimal harm 2025-12-12

E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2026-01-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-21

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-12-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-21

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-12-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-06-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-09-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2026-01-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-01-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-01-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-22

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-07-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F909 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

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

G · Actual harm 2024-03-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-27

G · Actual harm 2024-03-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-13

G · Actual harm 2024-01-18

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-09

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Corrected 2022-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2022-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-19

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Gc Operating Company LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

99% 6 facilities 2011-12-06
Capili, Ronelda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-03-25
Capital Funding LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 22 facilities 2015-06-01
Driftwood Santa Cruz Holding Company Gp LLC

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-08-27
Gc Operating Company LLC

Limited Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 6 facilities 2014-08-27
Grancare LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2010-11-17
Grunstein, Emily

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 18 facilities 2019-02-06
Hadfield, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-11-17
Kaur, Navdeep

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-09-08
Mariner Health Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 17 facilities 2010-11-17
Mhc Holding Company

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2010-11-17
Mhc West Holding Company

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2010-11-17
National Senior Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2010-11-17
Santos, Rodrigo

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-10-16
Sarcauga, Dennis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2025-02-06

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2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $205,264 in total fines with 24 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
2 / 5
Health
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Fines
$205,264
#2

Pacific Coast Manor

Capitola, CA

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
5 / 5
Health
5 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$0
#3

Redwood Grove Post Acute

Santa Cruz, CA

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
3 / 5
Health
3 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$0

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