Palmettos of Bluffton
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Bluffton, SC

Palmettos of Bluffton

Memory Care & Assisted Living · Bluffton, SC

Overview of Palmettos of Bluffton

Located within the growing Lowcountry corridor between Hilton Head Island and the Savannah metro area in Bluffton, South Carolina, Palmettos of Bluffton is a Community Residential Care Facility (CRCF) that offers assisted living services. This 88-bed community is administered by Heather Wiegand and owned by Palmettos of Bluffton LLC, an affiliate of NHC Care.

At 88 beds, this location is among the larger CRCF-licensed assisted living communities in the Bluffton market. Its Okatie Highway address also provides access to the broader Bluffton and Hilton Head Island corridor, an area with a rapidly growing population of older adults and increasing demand for local assisted living options.

The NHC Care affiliation also places this community within a larger regional care management organization that operates care providers across the Southeast. This network affiliation can carry advantages in clinical protocols, staff training standards, and operational consistency.

Palmettos of Bluffton is great for older adults in Bluffton and Beaufort County seeking assisted living within a larger community setting affiliated with an established care organization.

(843) 707-9400
Bed community size
88-bed community Rank #144 / 309Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th 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

License Details

Facility TypeHl- Community Residential Care Facility
ExpirationMarch 31, 2026 Expired
CountyBeaufort
License NumberCRC-1648
Business TypeLimited Liability Company (multiple member)

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palmettos of Bluffton is legally operated by Palmettos Of Bluffton Llc, and administered by Heather Wiegand.

Owner NamePalmettos Of Bluffton LLC

Staffing

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

Leadership

Administrator Email[email protected]

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday-Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 12 - 4pm

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Address 11372.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bluffton's city center to Palmettos of Bluffton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.

Palmettos of Bluffton
MC
AL
Bluffton
88
Facility 88
SC AVG 90
Rank #144 / 309
No--
May River Landing
MC
AL
IL
Bluffton
68
Facility 68
SC AVG 90
Rank #193 / 309
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Benton House of Bluffton
MC
AL
Bluffton (Hampton Lake)-Yes
7
Facility 7
SC AVG 32
Rank #203 / 232
Studio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in South Carolina

Palmettos of Bluffton is located in BLUFFTON, South Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in South Carolina.

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Community Long Term Care (CLTC)

SC Medicaid CLTC

Age 65+ or disabled
General South Carolina resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
SC

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

South Carolina Respite Care Program

SC NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General South Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
SC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

South Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General SC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

South Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General SC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
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High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

South Carolina SFMNP

Age 60+
General SC resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
SC

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 annually via 10 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Homestead Exemption Program

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Age 65+ (or disabled/blind)
General SC resident 1+ year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home-focused.
SC

Saves ~$500-$1,000/year avg.; applies to primary residence.

Benefits
Property tax exemption (~$50,000 value, ~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP)

South Carolina ESAP (SNAP for Seniors)

Age 60+
General SC resident, no earned income, not on SCCAP.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,732/month 133% FPL, individual
Asset Limits $4,250 individual, higher than standard SNAP
SC

Simplified process; serves ~50,000 seniors annually.

Benefits
EBT card for food (~$100-$300/month based on income)

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmettos of Bluffton

What is the license number of Palmettos of Bluffton?

According to SC state health department records, Palmettos of Bluffton's license number is CRC-1648.

When does Palmettos of Bluffton's license expire?

According to SC state health department records, Palmettos of Bluffton's license expires on March 31, 2026.

What is the best email address for Palmettos of Bluffton?

The team at Palmettos of Bluffton can be reached at [email protected].

Who is the administrator of Palmettos of Bluffton?

Heather Wiegand is the administrator of Palmettos of Bluffton.

How many beds does Palmettos of Bluffton have?

Palmettos of Bluffton has 88 beds.

Are there photos of Palmettos of Bluffton?

Yes — there are 19 photos of Palmettos of Bluffton in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Palmettos of Bluffton?

Palmettos of Bluffton is located at 3035 Okatie Hwy, Bluffton, SC 29909-5101.

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