Driftwood Nursing Center
Driftwood Nursing Center is a Memory Care Home in Mississippi
Driftwood Nursing Center is a Memory Care Home in Mississippi
Driftwood Nursing Center
Driftwood Nursing Center is a Memory Care Home in Mississippi
Driftwood Nursing Center is a Memory Care Home in Mississippi
Driftwood Nursing Center, located in Gulfport, Mississippi, is an exceptional choice for individuals seeking high-quality nursing home care. With a steadfast dedication to their residents’ well-being, Driftwood Nursing Center offers a wide range of therapies and services to empower individuals to regain their independence and thrive during their golden years. In addition to their unwavering dedication to personalized care, the home maintains high-quality nursing home measures.
Every aspect of the center’s operations reflects its commitment to excellence, from comprehensive housekeeping services that ensure a clean and comfortable living space to a strong emphasis on resident well-being. Residents also have access to many activities, clubs, and communities, allowing them to socialize, engage in meaningful pursuits, and forge lasting connections. Moreover, the center boasts beautiful outdoor areas, inviting residents to bask in nature’s tranquility and create cherished memories.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
151
Residents per day (avg)
117
151-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility Type
Nursing Home Facility
Additional licensing details
County:
Harrison
Ownership & operating entity
Driftwood Nursing Center is administrated by Vera Lott.
Care Services
Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Types of Care at Driftwood Nursing Center
Respite Care
Nursing Home
Memory Care
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.Compare Memory Care around Gulfport
Driftwood Nursing Center
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Gulfport
151
No
47
-
116.50
2/5
4/5
1/5
1/5
Summerfield Senior Living of Gulfport
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Gulfport
61
Yes
0
Ryan Marcomb
-
-
-
-
-
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2 miles from city center
1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
- MS Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural focus.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
MS NFCSP Respite
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- MS Specifics: Limited slots; rural emphasis.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Assisted Living (AL) Waiver
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
- Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
- MS Specifics: Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
- Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
- Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
- MS Specifics: Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MS Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
- MS Specifics: 10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
- Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Mississippi SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MS Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MS Specifics: High veteran population in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
MS Specifics:Higher asset limit; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), meals ($6/meal).
MS NFCSP Respite
Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- MS Specifics:Limited slots; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver
Assisted Living (AL) Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
- Asset Limits:$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
- MS Specifics:Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care, meals, medication management, respite, transportation within AL facility.
Mississippi Independent Living Waiver
Independent Living (IL) Waiver
Requirements:
- General:Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
- Asset Limits:$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
- MS Specifics:Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~200 hours/year), home mods, assistive tech, transition services.
Mississippi Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- MS Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)
Mississippi Homemaker Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
- MS Specifics:10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep), respite (~2 days/year), transportation, meals.
Mississippi SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- MS Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- MS Specifics:High veteran population in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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