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 26 to 34 of 34 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, 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
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 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 posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, 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
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress 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
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, 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
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 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
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems 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 minimal harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

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.