Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Okatie, SC
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Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Okatie, SC
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton serves Beaufort County residents through skilled nursing, short- and long-term care, memory care, and respite services in Okatie, South Carolina. The 60-bed community is operated by Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton, Inc., and accepts Medicare and private pay with no Medicaid participation.

CMS rates the community 5 stars overall, which is 70.6% above the South Carolina average. The Health Inspection and Quality Measure sub-ratings are both well above state benchmarks. Staffing is the one area below par: nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, compared with a state average of 4 hours and 5 minutes, placing the facility 56th out of 112 South Carolina SNFs on that measure.

The facility provides on-site therapies, outpatient therapy, and nurse practitioner services that support its focus on short-stay rehabilitation. Chef-designed menus featuring local cuisine and elegant dining rooms round out the day-to-day experience.

The payer mix, roughly half Medicare, half private pay, with no Medicaid, reflects a resident population oriented toward post-acute recovery and private-rate long-term care. Medicare residents stay at an average of 15 days, consistent with a post-surgical or post-hospitalization rehabilitation model.

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton suits patients entering from a hospital for short-term rehabilitation, as well as private-pay residents seeking long-term or memory care in the Bluffton–Hilton Head corridor.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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 50m per day
Rank #61 / 121Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 121 homes in South Carolina. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the South Carolina average, with a ranking across 121 South Carolina facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +28% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs 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. 47m per day ▲ 24% 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. 47m per day ▼ 23% 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. 2h 7m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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. 3h 16m per day ▼ 3% 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. 3m per day ▼ 41% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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. 31m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
33 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #209 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 309 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other South Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
80%
Rank #88 / 131Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 131 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the South Carolina average, with its Statewide rank out of 131. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
48 / 60
Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHl- Nursing Home
StatusActive
CountyBeaufort
License NumberNCF-0996
Business TypeCorporation
CMS Certification Number425415

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is legally operated by Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton Inc, and administered by Teresa Dixon.

Owner NameSprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton Inc

Type Of Units

Institutional Nursing Home
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Home Health

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Nurse Practitioner, On-Site Therapies, Outpatient Therapy

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 1

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Nov 2022

Total health citations
5 Rank #14 / 122Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 122 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the South Carolina State average, with a ranking across all 122 SC facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #101 / 122Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 122 homes in South Carolina. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the South Carolina mean across 122 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


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

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

4 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control critical citation Nov 19, 2022
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 19, 2022
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 19, 2022
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 19, 2022
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 100
Employees 87
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.89 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 8.5 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 24,322

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 14 total: 8 full-time employees and 6 contractors. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 17 total: 12 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 31 total: 30 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.1%

1,242 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3013110,59892100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse125173,89292100%9.7
Registered Nurse86142,70692100%10.5
Dental Services Staff4041,3166470%8
Speech Language Pathologist100101,3047885%6.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4049639098%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027266267%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide5055787076%6.2
Administrator1015046368%8
Dietitian2024986166%7.6
Nurse Practitioner2024806065%8
Physical Therapy Assistant4042564650%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician2022466368%3.4
Qualified Social Worker1012405155%4.7
Medical Director011171314%1.3
31 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
10 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 85%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 76%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 50%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 55%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 6.3
28% 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. 12.8
17% 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 4.6%
65% better than State average

State average: 13.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.3%
73% 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 29.6%
74% worse 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 0.9%
71% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
14% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 16.3%
164% worse than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.8%
37% worse than State average

State average: 2.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.4%
56% better than State average

State average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.1%
35% worse than State average

State average: 90.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.0%
17% worse than State average

State average: 90.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.39
81% 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. 5.12
168% worse than State average

State average: 1.91

Short-stay resident measures
Above 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 49.6%
38% worse than State average

State average: 79.5%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 55.8%
29% worse 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. 39.2%
59% worse than State average

State average: 24.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 27.6%
96% 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. 0.0%
100% 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. 60.5%
13% better 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. 62.5%
24% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 15 days

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 53
Medicare
4
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
5
9.4% of residents
Private pay or other
44
83% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.6M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$615.6K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.6M Rank #106 / 125Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the South Carolina average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$615.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$15.5K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #109 / 125Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 125 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.2M 48.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #51 / 125Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 125 homes in South Carolina. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the South Carolina average. Well-run South Carolina facilities typically land around 53–64% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in South Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.2M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
585 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 35%
Private pay 65%
Discharges
535 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 29%
Private pay 71%

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Address 60 Okatie Village Dr, Okatie, SC 29909

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton

What is the license number of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?

According to SC state health department records, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's license number is NCF-0996.

What is the occupancy rate at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's occupancy is 80%.

What is the best email address for Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?

The team at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton can be reached at DGREEN1@SPRENGERHEALTHCARE.COM.

Does Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is registered as a for-profit in SC.

Who is the administrator of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?

Teresa Dixon is the administrator of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton.

How many beds does Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton have?

Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton has 60 beds.

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Yes — there are 5 photos of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton in the photo gallery on this page.

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