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HomeMississippiDriftwood Nursing Center

Driftwood Nursing Center

1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 395012288226900WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(22 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
151
certified

How Driftwood Nursing Center Compares in Mississippi

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.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MS average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
MS average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MS average
3.8/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.40 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.67 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
100.0%
MS average
45.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 100.0%, higher than the Mississippi average of 45.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 31, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 29, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Mississippi median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Mississippi median
Harrison County 65+
33,056
15.8% of county
County Population
208,748
Harrison County

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.

Beds
151
Avg Residents/Day
99.2
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Harrison
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
20.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (11)

F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.37 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.40 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.67 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
100.0%
RN Turnover
100.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CITY OF GULFPORT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Jun 23, 2019
HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization50%Jun 23, 2019
THOMAS, EUGENECONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
DUMAL, JENNIFERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
MCCOO, MYRONW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 19, 2019
MORACE, BRANDIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
NICAUD, KENTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
ZELENKA, HALEYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
NOONAN, PEGGYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2020
DUMAL, JENNIFERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
MCCOO, MYRONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 19, 2019
NICAUD, KENTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
THOMAS, EUGENECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
ZELENKA, HALEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 23, 2019
DUMAL, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
MCCOO, MYRONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 19, 2019
NICAUD, KENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
THOMAS, EUGENEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019
ZELENKA, HALEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 23, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Driftwood Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All Mississippi facilities
Driftwood Nursing Center
Gulfport, MSCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center
Gulfport, MS528 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $76,258
Gulfport Care Center
Gulfport, MS5.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,281
Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center
Pass Christian, MS6.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,224
Lakeview Nursing Center
Gulfport, MS6.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,183
The Pillars of Biloxi
Biloxi, MS9.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $47,692
Dunbar Village Terrace
Bay Saint Louis, MS13.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Driftwood Nursing Center
Gulfport, MS · Current facility
—3/54/54/5None recorded
Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center
Gulfport, MS
528 ft1/51/52/5$76,258
Gulfport Care Center
Gulfport, MS
5.8 mi1/51/53/5$24,281
Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center
Pass Christian, MS
6.2 mi2/53/52/5$8,224
Lakeview Nursing Center
Gulfport, MS
6.6 mi3/53/54/5$12,183
The Pillars of Biloxi
Biloxi, MS
9.3 mi1/51/53/5$47,692
Dunbar Village Terrace
Bay Saint Louis, MS
13.4 mi4/54/54/5$8,021

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Driftwood Nursing Center?▾
Driftwood Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Driftwood Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Mississippi is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Driftwood Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Driftwood Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Driftwood Nursing Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Driftwood Nursing Center?▾
Driftwood Nursing Center provides 4.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 1.37 LPN hours, and 2.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 100.0%.
How many beds does Driftwood Nursing Center have?▾
Driftwood Nursing Center has 151 certified beds with an average of 99.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 66% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Driftwood Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Mississippi, including 3 in Gulfport. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Driftwood Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, Driftwood Nursing Center has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.