Licensed as a 58-bed Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF), Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living in Okatie, South Carolina, serves older adults throughout the Bluffton and Hilton Head Island region with assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation. Administered by Teresa Griffing, the community is owned by Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Inc., as part of the larger Sprenger Healthcare network, which provides access to the resources and operational experience of a regional healthcare provider.
Operating under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the community’s quality measures place it in the highest performance tier of Significantly Above Average for long-term residents. Meanwhile, hospitalization rates measured 0.39 per 1,000 resident days, substantially lower than the South Carolina average of 2.03. Short-stay residents also received an Above Average overall rating, including a fall-with-major-injury rate of 0.0% and a successful return-to-home rate of 62.5%, both outperforming state benchmarks.
Clinical staffing indicators show registered nurse coverage above state averages, with RN care time averaging 43 minutes per resident per day and weekend RN coverage averaging 30 minutes daily. These staffing levels may provide families with additional reassurance regarding continuity of care beyond standard weekday hours. Nurse aide and licensed practical nurse staffing levels were slightly below state averages, which may be relevant for families comparing day-to-day personal assistance coverage. Physical therapy time averaged three minutes per resident per day, below statewide benchmarks, while emergency department visit rates for both long-stay and short-stay residents exceeded state averages.
Rehabilitation programs, respite care, home health support, on-site nurse practitioner services, and both on-site and outpatient therapy options are offered, along with a care team consisting of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. This blend of rehabilitation resources, nursing support, and wellness-focused amenities positions the community as both a post-acute recovery option and a longer-term assisted living setting. Additionally, the culinary program highlights chef-designed menus with contemporary and locally inspired cuisine served in formal dining settings.
With strong long-stay quality outcomes, elevated RN staffing levels, and location within the growing Bluffton and Hilton Head coastal corridor, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living is best for older adults who require a higher level of clinical oversight, especially those transitioning from hospitalization or skilled nursing care who may benefit from structured rehabilitation and ongoing medical support in South Carolina’s Lowcountry region.
Staffing hours
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 vs South Carolina averages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 of 6 metrics below state avg
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living is legally operated by Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton Inc, and administered by Teresa Griffing.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.39
81% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 2.03
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.12
168% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 1.91
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
39.2%
59% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 24.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
27.6%
96% worse than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 14.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.5%
13% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.5%
24% better than South Carolina averageSouth Carolina average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
60 Okatie Dr, Okatie, SC 29909
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The South Carolina average is: 62.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Nhc Healthcare Anderson | NH HC HOS SNF | Anderson | 290
Facility
290
SC AVG
90
Rank
#2 / 304 |
95.3%
Facility
95.3%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#17 / 92 | +10% | 3.73
Facility
3.73
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#71 / 117 | -13% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 6
Facility
6
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#20 / 119 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#54 / 119 | - | 276 | - | - | Bradley Moorhouse | $28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#3 / 113 | $17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#4 / 113 | 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#45 / 113 | 425052 | ||||
| Nhc Healthcare Clinton | NH HC HOS SNF | Clinton | 131
Facility
131
SC AVG
90
Rank
#52 / 304 |
97.0%
Facility
97.0%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#7 / 92 | +12% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#71 / 117 | +20% | -7% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 5
Facility
5
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#14 / 119 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 119 | - | 127 | - | - | Charles Holder | $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#34 / 113 | $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#28 / 113 | 64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#39 / 113 | 425071 | ||||
| Nhc Healthcare Laurens | NH HC HOS SNF | Ext Laurens | 176
Facility
176
SC AVG
90
Rank
#10 / 304 |
91.5%
Facility
91.5%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#49 / 92 | +6% | 4.30
Facility
4.30
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#37 / 117 | +62% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 7
Facility
7
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#29 / 119 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#13 / 119 | 2 | 161 | A+ | - | Rickie Shearer | $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#33 / 113 | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#17 / 113 | 75.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
75.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#17 / 113 | 425054 | ||||
| Veterans Victory House | NH SNF | Walterboro | 220
Facility
220
SC AVG
90
Rank
#3 / 304 |
83.7%
Facility
83.7%
SC AVG
86.4
Rank
#71 / 92 | -3% | 4.60
Facility
4.60
SC AVG
4.00
Rank
#28 / 117 | +23% | +15% | $0
Facility
$0
SC AVG
$34.8k
Rank
#1 / 120 | 10
Facility
10
SC AVG
13.7
Rank
#49 / 119 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
SC AVG
3.4
Rank
#64 / 119 | 1 | 184 | - | - | South Carolina Department Of Veterans Affairs | $21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
$12.1M
Rank
#11 / 113 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#18 / 113 | 44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
SC AVG
62.8%
Rank
#105 / 113 | 425386 |
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living is legally operated by Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton Inc, and administered by Teresa Griffing.
According to SC state health department records, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living's license number is CRC-2042.
No, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
The team at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living can be reached at KKILBANE@SPRENGERHEALTHCARE.COM.
Teresa Griffing is the administrator of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living.
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living has 58 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
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