Nhc Healthcare Bluffton
Nursing Home, Home Care, Hospice Care & Nursing Care · Bluffton, SC
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Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

Nursing Home, Home Care, Hospice Care & Nursing Care · Bluffton, 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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Nhc Healthcare Bluffton accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

Located on Okatie Highway in Bluffton, South Carolina, NHC Healthcare Bluffton is a skilled nursing home serving residents who need short-term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing care. The facility is operated by NHC Healthcare/Bluffton LLC and is owned and administered by Jaclyn McClain. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs.

The 120-bed home has an occupancy rate of 94%. Residents stay an average of 94 days. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident. The facility has 24-hour staffing, which provides hands-on care and support.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility. Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available. The facility has partnerships with NHC HomeCare and Caris Hospice for residents who need additional support or end-of-life care. With these, residents can access a broad range of services as they stay in a familiar care setting.

A chef prepares the meals daily, which are later reviewed by a dietitian to meet individual nutritional needs. Dining here focuses on appetite and health. Residents have access to cable television, high-speed wireless internet, beauty and barber services, housekeeping and laundry, daily activities and entertainment, a dining room, and an outdoor relaxation area.

Families considering NHC Healthcare Bluffton should take a tour of the facility to learn more about the space, room layouts, and daily activities.

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 43m per day
Rank #72 / 121Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd 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 Physical Therapist is +99% 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. 29m 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. 1h 6m per day ▲ 9% 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 45m per day ▼ 21% 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. 2h 57m per day ▼ 12% 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. 10m per day ▲ 99% 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. 16m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
94 days
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #63 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #8 / 131Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th 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.
Higher than the South Carolina average: 82.1%
Occupied beds
113 / 120
Average occupied beds in South Carolina homes 90 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHl- Nursing Home
StatusActive
CountyBeaufort
License NumberNCF-0958
Business TypeLimited Liability
CMS Certification Number425397

Ownership & Operating Entity

Nhc Healthcare Bluffton is legally operated by Nhc Healthcare/Bluffton Llc, and administered by Jaclyn M Mcclain.

Owner NameNhc Healthcare/Bluffton LLC

Type Of Units

Institutional Nursing Home
120 units
Total beds
120 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

3 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Nhc Homecare
Caris Hospice

State Programs & Certifications (VT)

CMS Certified

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

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 5

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
10 Rank #49 / 122Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th 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
2 Rank #14 / 122Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th 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.

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

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

9 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 4 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

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 147
Employees 144
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.31 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 58
Average shift 8.7 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 46,170

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 All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 37 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 59 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 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 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

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 Assistant5905918,28592100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse3703711,79992100%9.9
Registered Nurse110113,2949199%9.1
Mental Health Service Worker5051,9067582%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,7686975%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide4041,4616874%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,3926975%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3038856470%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2028746874%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist5058256975%7
Occupational Therapy Aide2134906065%7.8
Administrator1014806065%8
Dental Services Staff1014806065%8
Nurse Aide in Training1014714347%10.9
Dietitian1014515863%7.8
Qualified Social Worker2024385863%7.4
Nurse Practitioner1014365560%7.9
Respiratory Therapist1014345964%7.3
Other Physician011222%1
Medical Director011111%1
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
5 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 82%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 74%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 74%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 47%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 60%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 64%
1 Other Physician
% of Days 2%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 Rank #1 / 123Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 123 homes in South Carolina. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the South Carolina average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 123 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean 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.
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

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%

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

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.

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."
$14.8M
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."
$614.7K
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."
$14.8M Rank #27 / 125Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th 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."
$614.7K
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.
$168.4K
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 #22 / 125Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd 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.
$9.0M 60.8% 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 #73 / 125Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd 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).
$5.2M
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).
$14.2M

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.

Admissions
477 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%
Private pay 53%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
438 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 47%
Private pay 50%
Medicaid 3%

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Address 3039 Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC 29909-5101

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nhc Healthcare Bluffton

What is the license number of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton?

According to SC state health department records, Nhc Healthcare Bluffton's license number is NCF-0958.

What is the occupancy rate at Nhc Healthcare Bluffton?

Nhc Healthcare Bluffton's occupancy is 94%.

What is the best email address for Nhc Healthcare Bluffton?

The team at Nhc Healthcare Bluffton can be reached at JACLYN.MCCLAIN@NHCCARE.COM.

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

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

Who is the administrator of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton?

Jaclyn M. Mcclain is the administrator of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton.

How many beds does Nhc Healthcare Bluffton have?

Nhc Healthcare Bluffton has 120 beds.

Are there photos of Nhc Healthcare Bluffton?

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