Driftwood Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Gulfport, MS
CMS certification number255290
Contact & location
1500 Broad AvenueGulfport, MS 39501
Harrison County
- Phone
- (228) 822-6900
- ZIP code
- 39501 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 151
- Residents per day
- 99.2 (66% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Legal name
- Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.40 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.67 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.37 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.35 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.67 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 100.0 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 100.0 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 29, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 11 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2024-10-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-08 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-08 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-08 |
| 2024-08-20 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-29 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-08 |
| 2023-03-02 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-02 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-02 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-05 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gulfport (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Harrison County Board of Supervisors (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Thomas, Eugene (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Noonan, Peggy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dumal, Jennifer (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCoo, Myron (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicaud, Kent (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thomas, Eugene (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zelenka, Haley (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dumal, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCoo, Myron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicaud, Kent (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strategic Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thomas, Eugene (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zelenka, Haley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dumal, Jennifer (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McCoo, Myron (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morace, Brandie (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nicaud, Kent (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Zelenka, Haley (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Driftwood Nursing Center?
Driftwood Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.
How many beds does Driftwood Nursing Center have?
It has 151 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Driftwood Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Driftwood Nursing Center?
(228) 822-6900. The facility is located at 1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.