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.
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 43m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 49m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 0m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 59m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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 | ▼ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 30m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
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 State averageState average: 2.03
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
5.12
168% worse than State averageState 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 State averageState average: 24.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
27.6%
96% worse than State averageState average: 14.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.5%
13% better than State averageState average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.5%
24% better than State averageState 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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The information below is reported by the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Bureau of Healthcare Quality.
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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.
According to SC state health department records, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Assisted Living's license expires on March 31, 2026.
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.
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