Driftwood Nursing Home

With 151 beds, Driftwood Nursing Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Gulfport average about 113 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 66% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Gulfport average about 3.9 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 100%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Harrison County, MS.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 1/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Driftwood Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type For profit - Partnership
• Beds / units 151
• Occupancy 66%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
• Annual staff turnover 100%
• Last health inspection January 2026