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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 is a skilled nursing home on Broad Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi, serving Harrison County families along the Gulf Coast. The home is administered by Vera Lott and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, which gives families a clear path to cover short-term rehabilitation as well as longer-term nursing care. With 151 beds, it is one of the larger nursing homes in the area, and it currently runs at about 67 percent occupancy, so there is room available for new residents.

Care is delivered by a full clinical team that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides, supported by a medical director and visiting physicians. Nurse aides provide roughly 2 hours and 23 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day, the largest single share of daily support, covering bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility. Licensed nurses add another layer of clinical oversight for medications, wound care, and monitoring, and nursing coverage holds steady through weekends rather than dropping off.

Beyond nursing, the home brings in a range of on-site disciplines: physical therapy, speech language pathology, respiratory therapy, social services, dietary services, and an activities and recreation team. Diagnostic X-ray services are available on site as well, which can spare residents a trip out for routine imaging. That mix suits someone recovering from a hospital stay or surgery as much as it does a resident settling in for ongoing care.

State inspections in Mississippi have tended to surface matters of documentation accuracy, infection control practice, and care planning detail rather than broad concerns with the quality of hands-on care. Families touring the home may want to ask how those processes are managed day to day.

The neighborhood scores 47 out of 100 for walkability, so a few errands are reachable on foot while most trips call for a car. Visiting family will find it a straightforward drive from most of the Gulfport area.

Facility Direct Line (228) 822-6900
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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.
▲ 13.6% Above MS avg. ▲ 13.6% Above 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 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 vs Mississippi averages

Rank #28 / 116Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 116 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 28th out of 116 homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

5h 9m

11% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
47m
+25% 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 37m
+49% 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 45m
+11% 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.
4h 18m
+22% 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.
3m
+26% 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.
29m
+34% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics are above the state average

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +49% above Mississippi average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 151 Rank #7 / 265Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 265 homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #98 / 282Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 282 homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
47 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #100 / 105Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 105 homes we track in Mississippi for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 105. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
99 / 151

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyHarrison

Ownership & Operating Entity

Driftwood Nursing Center is administered by Vera Lott.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Mississippi average 4.4

Last Health inspection on Oct 2024

Total health citations
8 Rank #9 / 113Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 113 homes we track in Mississippi for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 113 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 / 113Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 113 homes we track in Mississippi for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 113 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
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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%
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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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Mississippi average is: 48.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Driftwood Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Gulfport
151
Facility 151
MS AVG 70
Rank #7 / 265
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
MS AVG 85.9%
Rank #100 / 105
-23%
5.15
Facility 5.15
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #28 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -29%+11%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
8
Facility 8
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #9 / 113
2.0
Facility 2.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #4 / 113
-99-
47
Facility 47
MS AVG 37
Rank #98 / 282
-$9.7M*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.43.5%*Fiscal year ending 2018These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.255290
Lakeview Nursing Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Gulfport
105
Facility 105
MS AVG 70
Rank #53 / 265
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
MS AVG 85.9%
Rank #90 / 105
-10%
4.97
Facility 4.97
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #34 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -36%+7%
$35.6k
Facility $35.6k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #95 / 117
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #94 / 113
4.3
Facility 4.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #70 / 113
881-
4
Facility 4
MS AVG 37
Rank #270 / 282
Lakeview Corporation
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #50 / 110
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #28 / 110
57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #9 / 110
255182
Woodland Village Nursing Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
CCRC(
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Diamondhead
132
Facility 132
MS AVG 70
Rank #18 / 265
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
MS AVG 85.9%
Rank #76 / 105
-4%
5.01
Facility 5.01
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #34 / 116
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -73%+8%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #1 / 117
18
Facility 18
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #64 / 113
4.5
Facility 4.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #76 / 113
-109-
40
Facility 40
MS AVG 37
Rank #136 / 282
City Of Gulfport
$14.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #6 / 110
$5.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #14 / 110
37.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 37.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #105 / 110
255163
Gulfport Care Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Gulfport
90
Facility 90
MS AVG 70
Rank #80 / 265
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MS AVG 85.9%
Rank #77 / 105
-4%
4.42
Facility 4.42
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #62 / 116
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -28%-5%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #88 / 117
24
Facility 24
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #86 / 113
6.0
Facility 6.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #101 / 113
574-
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 37
Rank #246 / 282
Gerard And Alison Danos Childrens Tr
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #47 / 110
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #58 / 110
43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #84 / 110
255341
Coastal Health & Rehabilitation Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Gulfport
180
Facility 180
MS AVG 70
Rank #3 / 265
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
MS AVG 85.9%
Rank #104 / 105
-32%
3.68
Facility 3.68
MS AVG 4.63
Rank #111 / 116
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 0%-20%
$76.3k
Facility $76.3k
MS AVG $40.1k
Rank #108 / 117
44
Facility 44
MS AVG 16.9
Rank #111 / 113
7.3
Facility 7.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 113
11105-
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 37
Rank #278 / 282
Coastal Center Operations Holdings LLC
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $8.5M
Rank #8 / 110
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG $4.1M
Rank #7 / 110
47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG 48%
Rank #59 / 110
255092
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Driftwood Nursing Center is located in Gulfport, 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.
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

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 66%.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Nursing Center?

No, Driftwood Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.

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.

Has Driftwood Nursing Center had any deficiencies?

Driftwood Nursing Center has had 8 reported deficiencies according to records from Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH).

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