Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located in Okatie, South Carolina, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is a nursing home in Beaufort County, along the Bluffton–Hilton Head corridor. The community offers skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite services. Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton, Inc. operates the facility. Janelle Shaw owns it, while Teresa Dixon serves as administrator. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families more than one way to cover care.
The 60-bed community is currently near full capacity, with an occupancy rate of 91%. Residents stay an average of about 33 days, a pattern consistent with short-term rehabilitation stays. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident daily. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides share that coverage. This hands-on staffing supports residents recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, or an acute illness.
Clinical services focus mainly on short-term recovery. On-site therapies, outpatient therapy, and nurse practitioner services support skilled nursing and rehabilitation. State and federal inspections have often focused on pharmacy services and infection control practices. The facility has addressed and corrected those areas over time. Families touring the community can ask how staff manage these processes.
Residents have access to chef-designed menus based on local cuisine, and meals are served in elegant dining rooms with a restaurant-style setting. Rehabilitation therapies, nursing coverage, and dining services support the community’s short-stay recovery role. Longer-term nursing and memory care are also available for residents who need them.
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is legally operated by Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton Inc, and administered by Teresa Dixon.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
State average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Nov 2022
State average 13.7
State average 3.44
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: 1
State average: 0.3
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,242 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 1 | 31 | 10,598 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 5 | 17 | 3,892 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2,706 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,316 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,304 | 78 | 85% | 6.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 963 | 90 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 726 | 62 | 67% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 578 | 70 | 76% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 498 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 256 | 46 | 50% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 246 | 63 | 68% | 3.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 51 | 55% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 14% | 1.3 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton from 2020–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
60 Okatie Village Dr, Okatie, SC 29909
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According to SC state health department records, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's license number is NCF-0996.
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's occupancy is 91%.
No, Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton has a no-pet policy.
The team at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton can be reached at DGREEN1@SPRENGERHEALTHCARE.COM.
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is registered as a for-profit in SC.
Teresa Dixon is the administrator of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton.
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton has 60 beds.
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