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Driftwood Nursing Center
1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Driftwood Nursing Center is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Gulfport, Mississippi, certified for 151 beds and caring for about 99 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Mississippi median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 7.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 100.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Harrison Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 7.3 | 23.3 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 100.0% | 63.2% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,183 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 31 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2024 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 100.0%, RNs 100.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.9% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 39.7% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.1% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Memorial Hospital At Gulfport.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gulfport | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| Harrison County Board of Supervisors | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| Strategic Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Harrison County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Nursing Center | Gulfport | 105 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 21.9 | $12K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Greenbriar Nursing Center | Diberville | 103 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 16.5 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center | Pass Christian | 60 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 31.7 | $8K | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center | Gulfport | 180 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 42 | 23.3 | $76K | 12 May 2026 |
| Gulfport Care Center | Gulfport | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 24.4 | $24K | 5 Jun 2025 |
| The Pillars of Biloxi | Biloxi | 180 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 23.3 | $48K | 24 Feb 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Harrison County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Driftwood Nursing Center been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Driftwood Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Driftwood Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Driftwood Nursing Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include City of Gulfport, Harrison County Board of Supervisors and Strategic Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Driftwood Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.