CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Driftwood Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gulfport, Mississippi with 151 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GULFPORT | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | Jun 23, 2019 |
| HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 50% | Jun 23, 2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Aug 19, 2019 |
| MORACE, BRANDIE | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| NOONAN, PEGGY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2020 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 19, 2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 19, 2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 23, 2019 |
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