Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton

Okatie, South Carolina

Address

3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC, 29909

Phone

+1 843-705-8220

7.0 /10

Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton Quality & Safety Report

Good

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 4★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

4 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
4 below national median

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.03 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.58 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.08 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
1.97 hrs
Physical therapy
0.14 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.

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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
120 certified beds · ~115 avg residents/day (96% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton is a 120-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Okatie, South Carolina. The center maintains a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, with specific marks of 4 stars for staffing and 3 stars for health inspections. Quality measures at the facility are rated at 4 stars, reflecting its performance across various clinical data points.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton?
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How did Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton score on health inspections?
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton?
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton have?
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton has 120 certified beds.
Does Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton located?
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton is located at 3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC, 29909, Okatie, South Carolina.
How can I contact Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton?
You can reach Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton by phone at +1 843-705-8220.

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About this data

How to read this page

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Where this data comes from

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