Driftwood Nursing Center
Gulfport, Mississippi
1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501
Driftwood Nursing Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.65 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.26 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.17 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 151 certified beds · ~108 avg residents/day (72% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Driftwood Nursing Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Gulfport, Mississippi, with a capacity of 151 beds. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reflecting a 4-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating. While the facility maintains these ratings for inspections and personnel, its quality measures are currently rated at 1 star.
Location
1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501, Gulfport, MS
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Driftwood Nursing Center?
- Driftwood Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Driftwood Nursing Center score on health inspections?
- Driftwood Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Driftwood Nursing Center?
- Driftwood Nursing Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Driftwood Nursing Center have?
- Driftwood Nursing Center has 151 certified beds.
- Does Driftwood Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Driftwood Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Driftwood Nursing Center located?
- Driftwood Nursing Center is located at 1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS, 39501, Gulfport, Mississippi.
- How can I contact Driftwood Nursing Center?
- You can reach Driftwood Nursing Center by phone at +1 228-822-6900.
Nearby facilities
- Coastal Health And Rehabilitation Center 0.2 mi
1530 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS, 39501
- Gulfport Care Center 5.7 mi
11240 Canal Road, Gulfport, MS, 39503
- Lakeview Nursing Center 6.4 mi
16411 Robinson Road, Gulfport, MS, 39503
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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