Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward is a 3-star rated nursing home in Hayward, CA with 88 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 35 health violations on record. Federal fines total $655 across 1 enforcement action. Most recent inspection: April 23, 2024.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 1 penalties totaling $655
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 2 violations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
2022 13 violations
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2021 3 violations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2019 9 violations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
2018 6 violations
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2017 2 violations
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward
- What violations has Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward received?
- Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward has 35 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward?
- Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward safe?
- Safety at Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward?
- Phone: (510) 785-2880. Address: 19700 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward offer?
- Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward is a skilled nursing facility with 88 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Hayward, CA?
- Compare Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward with other nursing homes in Hayward, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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