DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD
19700 HESPERIAN BOULEVARD, Hayward, CA 94541
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How DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD Compares
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD is a 88-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hayward, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.3%) is above the California average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 88 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 16 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hayward, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.8% — better than the California average of 11.6% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.3% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (195% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.6% — better than the California average of 23.1% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD with other nursing homes in Hayward.
What keeps DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.8% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 88 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - HAYWARD lag behind other Hayward options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.6 stars across 16 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Hayward
Hayward sits in Alameda County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 231,186 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 37.8 years
- Median household income
- $104,888
- Median home value
- $825,300
Demographics for Alameda County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hayward.
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