NHC Healthcare - Bluffton
3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909 · (843) 705-8220
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 1 citation (the South Carolina average is 3.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 30, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.January 30, 2026 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 18, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.November 27, 2023 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | South Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.44 | 3.84 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.13 | 1.02 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.74 | 2.19 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Bluffton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Resorts at Beaufort Beaufort · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth- Estill Estill · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Preston Health Center Hilton Head Island · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Broad Creek Care Center Hilton Head Island · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from NHC Healthcare - Bluffton on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.