Driftwood Nursing Center
1500 Broad Avenue · Gulfport, MS · 39501 · 2288226900
151 certified beds Non profit - Other
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
100% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 100% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 2, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255290 · certified since September 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.