Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton
Okatie, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425397) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 705-8220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton in Okatie, SC has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not have CMS's abuse icon flagged and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Okatie, Jasper County, South Carolina. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 115.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since May 25, 2010, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have CMS's abuse icon flagged, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 115.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 25, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8437058220 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8437058220 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/425397?state=SC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.