Driftwood Healthcare Center - Hayward, Hayward
19700 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541 · 1.6 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
- 88 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Hayward, CA · CMS Data August 2026
Hayward Healthcare &Amp; Wellness Center
How Does Hayward Healthcare &Amp; Wellness Center Rate?
Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center is a 99-bed for-profit nursing home in Hayward, CA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on July 21, 2023, cited 17 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.1 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 17
- Certified beds
- 99
1805 West Street
Hayward, CA 94545
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.1 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.7 hours | 3.3 hours |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | July 21, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 17 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 1 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 7.4% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.5% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 3.8% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.5% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 5.9% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 3.4% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 12% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 99 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 94 |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | HAYWARD HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | SOL HEALTHCARE (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1968 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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Other Nursing Homes Near Hayward Healthcare &Amp; Wellness Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Hayward nursing homes page.
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- Inspections3/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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Serenethos Care Center, LLC, Hayward
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5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
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Hayward Post Acute, Hayward
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
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Emmanuel Post Acute Care - Hayward, Hayward
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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Eden Healthcare Center, Hayward
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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