All citations for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 34 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop a communication plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.