B84

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton

Grade B 84/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

120

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909
8437058220

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.58h
LPN
1.22h
CNA
2.23h
Total
4.03h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

NHC-OP LP

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2010

100%

BLACKROCK INC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2019

DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2024

NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2010

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jan 2010

VANGUARD GROUP INC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Mar 2017

NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2010

NHC-OP LP

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2010

DAWSON, DELLA

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2009

DODSON, VICKI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2019

HALL, ROBERT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2013

KIDD, BRIAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2017

MCCLAIN, JACLYN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2022

MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2018

SHELLY, TIMOTHY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2024

USSERY, ROBERT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2017

MOORHOUSE, BRADLEY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2018

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (10)

July 18, 2025Health1 deficiency
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

November 14, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 14, 2024
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 14, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 14, 2024
November 27, 2023Health1 deficiency
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 27, 2023
March 27, 2023Health1 deficiency
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2023
October 28, 2022Health4 deficiencies
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 13, 2022
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 13, 2022
0636DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 13, 2022
0638EMinimal harm, Pattern

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 13, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for NHC Healthcare - Bluffton?

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton in Okatie, South Carolina has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 83.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for NHC Healthcare - Bluffton?

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does NHC Healthcare - Bluffton have?

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has 10 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does NHC Healthcare - Bluffton have?

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has 120 certified beds with approximately 115 current residents (96% occupancy). The facility is located at 3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, South Carolina 29909. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.