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.
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON is an Assisted Living Home in South Carolina
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
120
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Occupancy rate
94%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.6M
Profit
$783.1K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,636,107.00
Profit
$783,146.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$19.9M
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Homes
Additional licensing details
License number:
NCF-0958
CMS Certification Number:
425397
Ownership & operating entity
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON is administrated by MCCLAIN, JACLYN M..
Owner name:
NHC HEALTHCARE/BLUFFTON LLC
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, NHC HomeCare, Caris Hospice
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dietitian and chef-approved meals tailored to meet nutritional needs.
Meals Included
Yes
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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SC 29909-5101
120
No
-
MCCLAIN, JACLYN
94.0%
$20,467,660.00
$7,620,175.00
37.2%
113.80
1/5
3.7143
1/5
3/5
4/5
1
-
Job Haines Home
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Home Care
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bloomfield
40
No
85
HAVERON, NOREEN
45.5%
$13,340,016.00
$10,214,151.00
76.6%
36.90
5/5
6.3081
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
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11372.3 miles from city center
BLUFFTON, SC 29909-5101
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
151
Total Staff
148
Employees
3
Contractors
44,973
Total Hours (Quarter)
57
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 8.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 10.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 8.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
112 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.4%
of total hours from contractors
193 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 16,377 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 0 | 36 | 11,984 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,446 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,886 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,534 | 66 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,533 | 85 | 93% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,276 | 68 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 963 | 70 | 77% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 933 | 70 | 77% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 897 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 711 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 676 | 64 | 70% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 503 | 65 | 71% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 63 | 69% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 50 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 0.8 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2022 – Jul 2025)
5
Inspections
10
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2
Citations/Inspection
Jul 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
2
20% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
20% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
10% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
10% of total
Environmental
1
10% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
7
Complaint Investigations
3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | J | Quality of Care | F0689 | Open |
| Nov 14, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Nov 14, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Nov 27, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2023 | D | Environmental | F0919 | Corrected |
| Oct 28, 2022 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Oct 28, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0636 | Corrected |
| Oct 28, 2022 | E | Care Planning | F0638 | Corrected |
| Oct 28, 2022 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: National Healthcare Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
112
Total Residents
Medicare
16
(14.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
55
(49.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
41
(36.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
5.2
Score
41% better than avg
avg: 8.7
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
9.4
Score
39% better than avg
avg: 15.5
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
2.1%
Falls with Major Injury
4.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.8%
Antipsychotic Use
13.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
7.9%
Influenza Vaccine
80.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.8%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
13.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
89.7%
13% better than avg
: 79.5%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.1%
26% worse than avg
: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
86.0%
10% better than avg
: 78.0%
Penalties & 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
$25K
avg: $34K
26% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
avg: 2.4
Compared to Average
Facility: $25K |
Avg: $34K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Jul 2025 - Jul 2025)
Jul 18, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$25K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for NHC HEALTHCARE BLUFFTON based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.0%
↑ 8.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$783,146
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,363,607
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.8%
↑ 6.9pp vs 2022
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