Establishment profile
Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz
675 24th Ave, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95062
Operated by MARINER HEALTH CARE · 1 of 25 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Summary
Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz has no OSHA inspection history on file. Federal records covering wage, environmental, labor relations, and other agencies are noted below where present.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 3 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz appears in WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
No OSHA inspections, citations, or accidents on file for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 3+ years. Most recent activity: 3 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 4 violations · $22,282 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Jun 2023 | 1 | 4 | 3 | $22,282 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · 4 violations · $22,282 in backwages · 4 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 – Jun 2023 | Nursing Care Facilities | FLSA | 4 | 4 | $22,282 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for MARINER HEALTH CARE, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MARINER HEALTH CARE locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 5 cases · 5 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32-CA-063472 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025660 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | Jul 2012 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025510 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2010 | May 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025391 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2010 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
| 32-CA-025333 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2010 | Apr 2011 | Closed | Region 32, Oakland, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 055109 · Chain: MARINER HEALTH CARE
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 51 citations across 10 surveys · 3 actual-harm · 7 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0700 | E | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0761 | E | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0805 | E | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0755 | D | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0609 | D | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0880 | F | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0552 | E | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0657 | E | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0700 | E | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0741 | E | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0745 | E | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0755 | E | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0758 | E | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0804 | E | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0814 | E | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0919 | E | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0921 | E | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0578 | D | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0583 | D | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0690 | D | 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 | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0756 | D | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0757 | D | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0759 | D | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0761 | D | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0806 | D | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0809 | D | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Jun 2024 | 0909 | D | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Mar 2024 | 0689 | G (harm) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Mar 2024 | 0689 | G (harm) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jan 2024 | 0755 | G (harm) | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2023 | 0656 | D | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2023 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0801 | F | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0802 | F | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0812 | F | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0908 | F | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0561 | D | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0584 | D | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0658 | D | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0755 | D | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0756 | D | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0758 | D | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0759 | D | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2022 | 0806 | D | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
In the news
Part of a larger organization
Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz is one of 25 establishments rolled up under the parent organization MARINER HEALTH CARE.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of MARINER HEALTH CARE across all 25 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz's OSHA violation history?
- Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz has no OSHA inspections on record.
- How does Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz's safety record compare to its industry?
- Driftwood Healthcare Center- Santa Cruz operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5.