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Situated in the heart of Gulfport, Mississippi, the distinguished Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center is a testament to their impeccable qualifications for nursing home care that meets Medicare standards. This esteemed facility offers a comprehensive range of services, including short-term care, long-term care, respite care, and personal care for residents. With a dedicated team of skilled professionals, they ensure that every individual receives the highest level of care and attention.
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center exemplifies the highest nursing home qualifications, meeting Medicare standards to provide exceptional care. Their commitment to transparency extends to their nursing home prices, offering affordable options to accommodate various budgets. The compassionate staff takes the time to understand the unique needs and preferences of each resident, ensuring personalized care and creating a sense of belonging.
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center is administrated by Vera Lott.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 45 | This facility has 20% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (36 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 20% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 5.1 | 6.4 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (5.1 vs. MS avg 6.4).↓ 20% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025, found the facility in compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation following a desk review. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies, including failure to maintain adequate heating in resident rooms during extreme cold in November 2025 and issues with catheter use, food handling, and infection control in late 2024. Complaint investigations related to neglect and misappropriation of resident property were mostly unsubstantiated, except for substantiated cases of misappropriation in 2021 and a cited deficiency for fall prevention interventions in 2024. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent compliance suggests improvement after addressing prior deficiencies related mainly to resident care, safety, and reporting practices.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Alicia Ellsberry serves as the Corporate Administrator at Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center. She oversees the community's operations and ensures quality care for residents. Alicia is a key leader dedicated to maintaining high standards and supporting the staff and residents alike.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gulfport's city center to Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.14 miles to nearest hospital (Select Specialty Hospital - Gulf Coast)
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Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center is located in Gulfport, Mississippi.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Gulfport Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Gulfport | 90 | 82.2% | 0% | 4.67 | -28% | +1% | $33.6k | 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 74 | 9 | Gerard And Alison Danos Childrens Tr | $6.9M | $4.8M | 70.1% | 255341 | ||||
| Lakeview Nursing Center | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Gulfport | 105 | 77.1% | -6% | 4.71 | - | - | - | -36% | +2% | $450.1k | 30 | 4.3 | 8 | 83 | 4 | Lakeview Corporation | $12.0M | $5.4M | 44.8% | 255182 |
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center's occupancy is 68%.
Vera Lott is the administrator of Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center.
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center has 151 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center in the photo gallery on this page.
(228) 822-6901 will put you in contact with the team at Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center.
Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center is in Harrison County.
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