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Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center

1500 Broad Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501

Assisted Living Hospice Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,241
  • Average State Price: $3,162
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center Description

    Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center is a community that offers assisted living, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 8 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    5.3
    Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 22 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 8 communities in Gulfport
  • Ranking in State: 282 out of 302 communities in MS
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Experiences:

    • Reports of neglect and humiliation, including an incident where a resident was told to eat breakfast before being changed after an accident.
    • Claims of preventable health issues, including loss of a leg and part of a colon, attributed to inadequate care.
    • Personal accounts of poor post-surgery care, including a case of contracting c-dif and being sent home without notice.
    • Volunteers and visitors expressing concerns about the facility's environment and care standards.
    • Instances of inadequate medical care, including improper monitoring of vital health metrics and neglectful responses to emergencies.
    • Reports of missing personal items and suspicions of theft by staff members.
    • Complaints about the quality of food, described as comparable to "jail food."
    • Allegations of misinformation and cover-ups regarding patient records and incidents.

    Positive Experiences:

    • Some families report being extremely pleased with the staff and nurses, highlighting a supportive transition into the nursing home.
    • Individuals noting the staff as always nice and cooperative.
    • General praise for the facility being caring, clean, and staffed by respectful personnel.

    Mixed Experiences:

    • While some staff members, including nurses and physical therapy personnel, are commended for their care, overall management and facility conditions are criticized.


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    Health

    24-Hr Skilled Nursing Care

    Mental Health Care

    Optometry

    Podiatry

    Respite Care

    Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy


    Services

    Housekeeping Services

    Laundry Service


    Activities

    Special Events

    Individual and Group Activities

    Birthday Recognition

    Resident Council Committee


    Community Amenities

    151 Certified Beds

    Large Spacious Outdoor Areas and Decks

    Beauty and Barber Services


    Room Amenities

    Private Rooms

    Comforting Facility


    Dining

    Dietary Management

    Specialized Meal Services


    Transportation

    Transportation to Outside Activities and Physician Appointments



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 2002
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 151
    Total current residents: 108
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 6
    Total cost of fines: $8844


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-11-18 2019-12-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-01-16 $16,994
    2021-05-17 $655
    2021-05-17 $650
    2021-05-24 $975
    2021-05-24 $983
    2021-05-31 $1,310
    2021-05-31 $1,300
    2021-06-07 $1,625
    2021-06-07 $1,638
    2021-06-14 $1,950
    2021-06-14 $1,965
    2021-06-21 $2,275
    2021-06-21 $2,293

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Gulfport which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 71,856 (large town).
    • The average income is $32,934, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.1 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 9.25% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 4.27% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 36% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 55% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.29 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.79 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.69 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.15 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 214.0, Moderate Days 59.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Save-A-Lot
    2.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    4.1 miles away
    Sam's Club
    4.9 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    5.8 miles away
    Commissary
    12.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    FlixBus Biloxi
    15.5 miles away

    Banks

    Hancock Bank
    2.3 miles away
    Keesler Federal Credit Union
    12.7 miles away
    One Main Financial
    14.7 miles away
    People's Bank
    17.6 miles away
    The First
    18.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
    0.0 miles away
    Garden Park Medical Center
    5.3 miles away
    Gulfport Behavioral Health System
    5.4 miles away
    Merit Health Gulf Oaks
    7.2 miles away
    Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
    10.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walmart Pharmacy
    4.8 miles away
    CVS
    5.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    5.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    16.2 miles away

    Dentists

    Shearwater Dental
    14.1 miles away
    Chapman Family Dentistry
    17.5 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    18.7 miles away

    Parks

    West Side Park
    0.6 miles away
    Preservation Oaks Beach Park
    0.9 miles away
    28th Street Park
    1.2 miles away
    Gaston Hewes Recreation Center
    1.4 miles away
    Jones Memorial Park
    1.5 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Gulfport Premium Outlets
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts
    13.7 miles away
    St. Patrick Theatre
    13.9 miles away
    Biloxi Little Theater
    14.4 miles away
    Th Art Cottage
    17.5 miles away
    Pink Rooster
    17.6 miles away

    Restaurants

    Flyin' Jalapeño
    0.4 miles away
    Waffle House
    0.7 miles away
    Beach Boulevard Steamer
    1.0 miles away
    Shaggy's Gulfport Beach
    2.0 miles away
    The Chimneys
    2.1 miles away

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