About Driftwood Nursing Center
Driftwood Nursing Center, located in GULFPORT, MS, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Driftwood Nursing Center
- Top Ranked: Ranked #2 out of 11 facilities within 25 miles.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.32 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.32 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Driftwood Nursing Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 16 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 20 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 32.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.1% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.6% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 3.3% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 27.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 99.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 46.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 96.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 8.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 27.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 2 complaints
- Total: 2 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
Nearby Hospitals
Memorial Hospital Biloxi
BILOXI, MS
SINGING RIVER GULFPORT
GULFPORT, MS
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT
GULFPORT, MS
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK
BAY SAINT LOUIS, MS
VA GULF COAST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
BILOXI, MS
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
Biloxi, MS
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL- BILOXI
BILOXI, MS
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT
Ownership Structure
- CITY OF GULFPORT Direct: 50%
- HARRISON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Direct: 50%
Management & Direction
- JENNIFER DUMAL W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JENNIFER DUMAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER DUMAL CORPORATE OFFICER
- MYRON MCCOO CORPORATE OFFICER
- MYRON MCCOO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MYRON MCCOO W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- BRANDIE MORACE W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- KENT NICAUD W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- KENT NICAUD CORPORATE OFFICER
- KENT NICAUD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- PEGGY NOONAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- EUGENE THOMAS CORPORATE OFFICER
- EUGENE THOMAS CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- EUGENE THOMAS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HALEY ZELENKA W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- HALEY ZELENKA CORPORATE OFFICER
- HALEY ZELENKA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dunbar Village Terrace | N/A | 4 |
| Driftwood Nursing Center | N/A | 3 |
| Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center | N/A | 1 |
| Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center | N/A | 3 |
| Lakeview Nursing Center | N/A | 3 |
| Greenbriar Nursing Center | N/A | 2 |
| Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 1 |
| The Pillars of Biloxi | N/A | 1 |
| Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 1 |
| Gulfport Care Center | N/A | 1 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Driftwood Nursing Center directly at 2288226900. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.