Home / Mississippi / Gulfport
Driftwood Nursing Center
1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 · Harrison County · (228) 822-6900
151 certified beds, about 99 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255290 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since March 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.40 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.67 of those hours.
100.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
303/23
106/24
108/24
310/24
301/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
8D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 29, 2026Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to transmit resident assessments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) within (14) days of completion for two (2) of (2) sampled residents (Residents #23 and #95), with the potential to affect all (14) residents who triggered for a late Resident Assessment.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide the specific reason and basis for a hospital transfer in plain language for one (1) of two (2) residents sampled for hospitalization. Resident #54.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain infection prevention and control practices by allowing a resident meal tray to be stored in a biohazard room for one (1) of two (2) observations.
October 31, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure food temperatures were tested under sanitary conditions for one (1) of four (4) kitchen observations. Findings Include: During an observation of food temperature readings for the lunch meal on 10/30/24 at 11:45 AM in the kitchen area, the cook was observed using a thermometer to check the temperature of the macaroni and cheese. After testing the temperature, the cook wiped the thermometer on a clean towel. The same thermometer was then used to test the baked chicken, green peas, pureed chicken, and mashed potatoes, with the cook wiping the thermometer on the same towel after each test without sanitizing it. During an interview on 10/31/24 at 09:00 AM, the cook stated she had been cooking at the facility for six (6) months and had been cleaning the thermometer with a clean, dry towel during that time. [...]
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure an indwelling urinary catheter was clinically indicated for one (1) of four (4) residents observed with catheters. (Resident #87) Findings Include: A review of the facility's Appropriate Use of Indwelling Catheters Policy, dated 03/01/17, revealed: .An indwelling urinary catheter will be utilized only when a resident's clinical condition demonstrates that catheterization is necessary. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines .4. The use of an indwelling urinary catheter will be in accordance with physician orders, which will include the diagnosis or clinical condition making the use of the catheter necessary .6. Documentation to support decision-making will be included in the medical record, including but not limited to: a. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to use enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) by not wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during catheter care for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed for catheter care. (Resident #87) Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions, dated 05/01/24, revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to implement enhanced barrier precautions for the prevention of transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms. Definitions: 'Enhanced Barrier Precautions' (EBP) refer to an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms that employs targeted gown and glove use during high-contact resident care activities . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines .2. [...]
August 20, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to be free from misappropriation when facility staff used a resident's credit card to purchase goods or services without the consent or authorization of the resident for one (1) of five (5) sampled residents, Resident #1. Based on the facility's implementation of corrective actions, the State Agency (SA) determined the deficiency to be Past Non-Compliance (PNC) as of 6/29/24, prior to the SA's entrance on 8/19/24. Findings Include: [...]
June 27, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review, and the facility policy review, the facility failed to develop appropriate interventions for a cognitively impaired resident after a fall to prevent reoccurrence for one (1) of three (3) sampled residents.
March 2, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record reviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to transmit Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessments by their target date, for 19 of 24 residents reviewed for MDS assessments. Resident #1, #2, #4, #17, #25, #32, #36, #37, #62, #65, #69, #72, #74, #78, #79, #83, #86, #93, and #104.
- D Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had ready and reasonable access to personal funds for one (1) of 24 sampled residents, Resident #68
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on staff and resident interviews, record review and facility policy review the facility failed to complete a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level II for one (1) of three (3) PASRRs reviewed.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.40 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.67 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.35 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 100.0% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 100.0% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.27 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.69 on weekdays and 3.67 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.88 in April to June 2025 to 4.40 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.40 | 0.67 | 4.69 | 3.67 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 99 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.32 | 0.60 | 4.59 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 101 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.00 | 0.56 | 4.25 | 3.34 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 108 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.88 | 0.47 | 4.18 | 3.12 | 14.7% | 0 of 91 | 117 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Mississippi
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $15.15 | $14.19 to $16.92 | 14,200 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $24.14 | $22.50 to $27.90 | 9,850 |
| Registered nurses | $37.06 | $31.22 to $40.62 | 29,060 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.9 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 39.7 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.1 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.9 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.9 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gulfport | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| Harrison County Board of Supervisors | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 06/23/2019 |
| Thomas, Eugene | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Dumal, Jennifer | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| McCoo, Myron | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 08/19/2019 | |
| Morace, Brandie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Nicaud, Kent | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Zelenka, Haley | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Noonan, Peggy | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2020 | |
| Dumal, Jennifer | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| McCoo, Myron | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/19/2019 | |
| Nicaud, Kent | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Thomas, Eugene | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Zelenka, Haley | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Strategic Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/23/2019 | |
| Dumal, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| McCoo, Myron | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2019 | |
| Nicaud, Kent | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Thomas, Eugene | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/23/2019 | |
| Zelenka, Haley | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/23/2019 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 31, 2024: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Coastal Health and Rehabilitation Center Gulfport, 0.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Gulfport Care Center Gulfport, 5.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center Pass Christian, 6.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Lakeview Nursing Center Gulfport, 6.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- The Pillars of Biloxi Biloxi, 9.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- Dunbar Village Terrace Bay Saint Louis, 13.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Greenbriar Nursing Center Diberville, 13.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center Diamondhead, 15.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 17 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Driftwood Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Driftwood Nursing Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Driftwood Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Driftwood Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Driftwood Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Driftwood Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers. Legal business name: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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