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Driftwood Nursing Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gulfport, MS
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Driftwood Nursing Center

Driftwood Nursing Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gulfport, MS
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Driftwood Nursing Center accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
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Overview of Driftwood Nursing Center

Driftwood Nursing Center sits on Broad Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi, running 151 beds across four care types: nursing home care, hospice, general nursing care, and respite. That’s a fairly broad mandate for a single building.

The neighborhood leans car-dependent in practice, Walk Score 47, somewhat walkable, so a few nearby services are reachable on foot but most trips still call for a car. On the payment side, the facility accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, which covers two of the most common funding paths families rely on.

Staffing splits across three roles: RNs average about 36 minutes per resident per day, LPNs run closer to an hour and 21 minutes, and nurse aides put in nearly two and a half hours, the largest single share, which tracks with how most nursing homes structure day-to-day hands-on care. It’s a fairly conventional staffing pattern for a facility this size.

Where Driftwood distinguishes itself a bit is in resident involvement. An active resident council and a regular resident group both meet to discuss facility policy and care quality, not just as a formality but as an ongoing structure, backed by an on-site, state-approved Nurse Aide Training program that trains and evaluates staff directly on-site.

Vera Lott administers the facility between the four-part care mandate, the dual Medicaid and Medicare acceptance, and the structured resident-council model. Driftwood is a nursing home built around dependable, formalized care with a genuine channel for resident input built into how it runs.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 15.6% Above MS avg. ▲ 15.6% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 45.2% Above MS avg. ▲ 45.2% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 14.8% Below MS avg. ▼ 14.8% Below MS avg.MS average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 52.0% Below MS avg. ▼ 52.0% Below MS avg.MS average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Mississippi state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 36m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 21m per day ▲ 24% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 23m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 38m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▲ 84% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 27m per day ▲ 24% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day
Bed community size
151-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #105 / 114Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 114 homes in Mississippi for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 114. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
101 / 151
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyHarrison

Ownership & Operating Entity

Driftwood Nursing Center is administered by Vera Lott.

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Does not offer Alzheimer's Care

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Inspection History

In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 8 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Mississippi state average
Overall vs. MS average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Mississippi average:
• Total deficiencies (82% below)
• Deficiencies per year (83% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% below)
Latest Inspection October 31, 2024 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 845 This facility has 82% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (8 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 82% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 1.16.4 This facility has 83% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (1.1 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 83% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.63 This facility has 47% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi nursing home (1.6 vs. MS avg 3).↓ 47% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 515 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Mississippi average (5 vs. MS avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Mississippi average 4.4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations
8 Rank #10 / 115Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 115 homes in Mississippi for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 115 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #4 / 115Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 115 homes in Mississippi for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 115 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Mississippi average 3.83

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations Mississippi average: 1
0 serious citations Mississippi average: 1.1
8 moderate citations Mississippi average: 14.6
0 minor citations Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 20, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 134
Employees 115
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 1.17 : 1
29% fewer staff per resident than Mississippi average
Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1 Mississippi average ratio: 1.63 : 1See full Mississippi ranking
Avg staff/day 62
Average shift 8.5 hours
6% better than Mississippi average
Mississippi average: 8 hours Mississippi average shift: 8 hoursSee full Mississippi ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 48,213

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 9 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 28 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 59 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

6.8%

3,300 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Feeding Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5905922,10192100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse2802811,40092100%8.7
Registered Nurse9093,10492100%9.8
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,77592100%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,1558592%9.5
RN Director of Nursing2021,1107480%9.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225707379%6.6
Feeding Assistant0225526166%7.7
Administrator1015286672%8
Physical Therapy Aide0335126470%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0334895964%7.1
Dental Services Staff1014865762%8.5
Dietitian1014805762%8.4
Mental Health Service Worker1014796874%7
Qualified Social Worker0224495863%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0224416267%6.6
Nurse Practitioner2022963538%8.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111201516%8
Medical Director011706166%1.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant01149910%5.4
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff022481213%4
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 92%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 80%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 79%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 62%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 62%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 74%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 38%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 13%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 17.0
37% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 27.5
23% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.3%
10% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 40.3%
64% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.7%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.7%
78% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.5%
19% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
41% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.3%
18% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 26.2%
23% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.59
6% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.78
31% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
65% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.0%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.3%
9% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 20.8%
36% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 6.2%
699% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 10.3%
81% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 37.4%
26% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 115
Medicare
9
7.8% of residents
Medicaid
66
57.4% of residents
Private pay or other
40
34.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

This home is administered by Vera Lott.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 255290

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Driftwood Nursing Center is located in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
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

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Mississippi resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
MS

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)
General 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

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+
General 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

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits
Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Driftwood Nursing Center

Is Driftwood Nursing Center in a walkable area?

Driftwood Nursing Center has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Driftwood Nursing Center?

Driftwood Nursing Center's occupancy is 67%.

Does Driftwood Nursing Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Driftwood Nursing Center is registered as a non-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Driftwood Nursing Center?

Vera Lott is the administrator of Driftwood Nursing Center.

How many beds does Driftwood Nursing Center have?

Driftwood Nursing Center has 151 beds.

Are there photos of Driftwood Nursing Center?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Driftwood Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Driftwood Nursing Center?

Driftwood Nursing Center is located at 1500 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501.

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