Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

Assisted Living in USA

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

Assisted Living in USA

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Nhc Healthcare Bluffton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

NHC HealthCare Bluffton is a skilled nursing facility located in Bluffton, SC. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and therapy services. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a comfortable and supportive environment.
(843) 705-8220

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 43m per day
Rank #63 / 104Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 104 homes in South Carolina.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 104 South Carolina SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +60% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 31m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 5m per day ▲ 7% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 58m per day ▼ 11% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 49m per day ▼ 16% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 8m per day ▲ 60% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 15m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Similar occupancy to the state average
Occupancy rate 94% Rank #5 / 107Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 107. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 94 days
Occupancy rate
94% Rank #5 / 107Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 107 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its statewide rank out of 107. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
94 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.6M
Profit
$783.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$20.6M Rank #18 / 108Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$783.1K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #21 / 108Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the South Carolina average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$7.6M
36.9% of revenue Rank #76 / 108Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 108 homes in South Carolina.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.2M
Total costs $19.9M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Homes
StatusActive
License NumberNCF-0958
CMS Certification Number425397

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nhc Healthcare Bluffton is administrated by Mcclain, Jaclyn M.

Owner NameNHC HEALTHCARE/BLUFFTON LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Nhc Homecare
Caris Hospice

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

High-Speed Wireless Internet
Cable Tv In Every Room
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
On-Site Beauty And Barber Shop
Daily Activities And Entertainment
Dining Room
Outdoor Area For Relaxation

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDietitian and chef-approved meals tailored to meet nutritional needs.
Meals IncludedYes

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
10 Rank #45 / 106Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina state average, with a ranking across all 106 SC SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
2 Rank #14 / 106Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 106 homes in South Carolina.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 106 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

7 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
1
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

9 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jul 18, 2025

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Nov 14, 2024
Corrected

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Address 11372.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from BLUFFTON's city center to Nhc Healthcare Bluffton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 151
Employees 148
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.35:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 57
Average shift 8.7 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 44,973
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 58
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

193 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5805816,37791100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse3603611,98491100%10.2
Registered Nurse140143,44691100%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,8866774%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide4041,5346673%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker4041,5338593%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2766875%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist6069637077%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2029337077%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant3038976571%7.9
Nurse Aide in Training3037116470%8.4
Occupational Therapy Aide2136766470%6.9
Qualified Social Worker2025036571%7.2
Dental Services Staff1014926268%7.9
Administrator1014565763%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565763%8
Respiratory Therapist1014526369%7.2
Dietitian1013955055%7.9
Medical Director022333%1
RN Director of Nursing101111%0.8
58 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
36 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 93%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 70%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 55%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 112
Medicare
16
14.3% of residents
Medicaid
55
49.1% of residents
Private pay or other
41
36.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.2
41% better than State average

State average: 8.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 9.4
39% better than State average

State average: 15.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average State avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.1%
46% better than State average

State average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.9%
51% better than State average

State average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.1%
23% better than State average

State average: 17.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
59% worse than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
54% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
9% worse than State average

State average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
46% better than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
23% better than State average

State average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.4%
8% better than State average

State average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.8%
9% better than State average

State average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.4%
11% worse than State average

State average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.34
34% better than State average

State average: 2.03

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.44
80% worse than State average

State average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Average State avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
13% better than State average

State average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
26% worse than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.0%
10% better than State average

State average: 78.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.3%
6% worse than State average

State average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 23.9%
70% worse than State average

State average: 14.1%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.5%
36% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 51.0%
5% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 58.3%
15% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $25K
26% lower than State average

State average: $34K

Number of fines 1
59% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
State average $34K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 18, 2025 · $25K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 18, 2025
$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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