nursing home in Gulfport, MS
Driftwood Nursing Center
1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 · (228) 822-6900
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Driftwood Nursing Center at a glance
Driftwood Nursing Center is a 151-bed non-profit nursing home in Gulfport, Mississippi (Harrison County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 29, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 100% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 151
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Harrison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255290
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.40 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.35 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 100% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 20 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 151 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 99 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 65.7% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.3% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 27.1% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 23.9% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 39.7% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.7% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.8% | 20.7% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 29, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| October 31, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 8, 2024 |
| October 31, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 8, 2024 |
| October 31, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 8, 2024 |
| August 20, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 29, 2024 |
| June 27, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 8, 2024 |
| March 2, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 5, 2023 |
| March 2, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 5, 2023 |
| March 2, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 5, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF GULFPORT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| NOONAN, PEGGY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| THOMAS, EUGENE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| DUMAL, JENNIFER Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| MCCOO, MYRON Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2019 |
| MORACE, BRANDIE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| NICAUD, KENT Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
| ZELENKA, HALEY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Driftwood Nursing Center's rating?
Driftwood Nursing Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Driftwood Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Driftwood Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Driftwood Nursing Center?
It is non profit - other. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Driftwood Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Driftwood Nursing Center is at 1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone: (228) 822-6900.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.