Total health inspections
5
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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
Assisted Living Home
Nhc Healthcare Bluffton
Assisted Living Home
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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
-4%
-7%
+15%
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
3.7143
1
10
1
-4%-7%+15%-
Job Haines Home
-21%
+63%
-41%
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
6.3081
-
4
-
-21%+63%-41%Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Conroe
16
No
27
VILLAGE CHANGE LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Suite
Countryside Manor Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Conroe
12
No
8
GOLDEN OAKS VILLAS, LLC
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Anton’s Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boerne
10
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Nhc Healthcare Bluffton
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
SC 29909-5101
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MCCLAIN, JACLYN
CCN:
425397
Occupancy:
94.0%
Home Revenue:
$20,467,660.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,620,175.00
Payroll %:
37.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7143
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
10
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Job Haines Home
Type of care:
AL
HC
HC
SNF
Community:
Bloomfield
Bed Count:
40
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HAVERON, NOREEN
CCN:
315392
Occupancy:
45.5%
Home Revenue:
$13,340,016.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,214,151.00
Payroll %:
76.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
36.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.3081
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+63%
+63%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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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
Inspections
Total health citations
10
Citations per inspection
2
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
1
1
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Serious Health citations
0
0
In line with State averageState average: N/A
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
9 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 18, 2025
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Nov 14, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
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 averageState average: 8.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.4
39% better than State averageState average: 15.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.1%
46% better than State averageState average: 13.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.9%
51% better than State averageState average: 16.2%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.1%
23% better than State averageState average: 17.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
59% worse than State averageState average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
54% better than State averageState average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
9% worse than State averageState average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
46% better than State averageState average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.1%
23% better than State averageState average: 2.8%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.4%
8% better than State averageState average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
9% better than State averageState average: 90.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.4%
11% worse than State averageState average: 90.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.7%
13% better than State averageState average: 79.5%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
26% worse than State averageState average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.0%
10% better than State averageState average: 78.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 averageState average: $34K
Number of fines
1
59% fewer fines than State averageState average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than State averageState 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.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 18, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 18, 2025
$25K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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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