DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
Nursing home in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California · Santa Cruz
Medium · For Profit · Urban
About DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is a medium nursing home located in Santa Cruz, California, operated by MARINER HEALTH CARE. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 4 out of 5 — above average for CA. Health inspections rate 3/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 5/5.
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is one of 3 nursing homes in Santa Cruz, California. The suburb average is 3★, and DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ rates 4★ overall. It currently scores at or above every other home in Santa Cruz on overall rating.
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What does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ cost?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.
| Room type | California median | National median | Annual (California) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private room | $10,342/mo | $8,669/mo | $124,104 |
| Private room | $12,927/mo | $9,733/mo | $155,124 |
Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.
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Frequently asked questions about DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ
Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.
Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.