NHC Healthcare - Bluffton

Name: NHC Healthcare - Bluffton
Address: 3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC, 29909, US
Telephone: 8437058220

3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909 · Jasper County · 120 certified beds · avg 116 residents/day · certified since May 25, 2010

Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (69 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.93

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (10)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 30, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide necessary behavioral health care and services — support for residents' mental and emotional wellbeing, including conditions like depression and anxiety.
Jul 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Nov 14, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 14, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Nov 14, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Nov 27, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · from a complaint
Oct 28, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Oct 28, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Oct 28, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Oct 28, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 1).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	4	E
2023	1	D
2024	3	F
2025	1	D
2026	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	South Carolina avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.93	4.08	3.95	top 48% in South Carolina; top 42% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.65	0.67	0.69	top 35% in South Carolina; top 42% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.39	3.55	3.50	top 47% in South Carolina; top 48% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.26	0.41	0.48	bottom 34% in South Carolina; bottom 24% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	44.1	45.9	45.8	top 44% in South Carolina; top 48% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	26.7	42.1	42.9	top 24% in South Carolina; top 24% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.44, RN 0.57, weekend 2.97. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Nhc/Delaware INC	Organization	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2010
Blackrock INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/20/2019
Dawson, Della	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/26/2009
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/07/2023
Dodson, Vicki	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Dodson, Vicki	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Hall, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2013
Hall, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/17/2025
Kidd, Brian	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Kidd, Brian	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
McClain, Jaclyn	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/21/2022
McClain, Jaclyn	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/03/2025
Moorhouse, Bradley	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Moorhouse, Bradley	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Moorhouse, Bradley	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Morgan Stanley	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/08/2024
National Health Corporation	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2010
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2010
National Healthcare Corporation	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2010
Nhc-Op LP	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2010

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What mental health services do you provide on-site, and who delivers them?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton	1.5 mi	Bluffton, SC	★★★★★	5/5
Broad Creek Care Center	12.3 mi	Hilton Head Island, SC	★★★★★	4/5
The Preston Health Center	12.7 mi	Hilton Head Island, SC	★★★★★	5/5
Fraser Health Center	13.9 mi	Hilton Head Island, SC	★★★★☆	3/5
Life Care Center of Hilton Head	13.9 mi	Hilton Head Island, SC	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Pruitthealth - Seaside	15.4 mi	Port Wentworth, GA	★★★☆☆	3/5
Ridgeland Nursing Center INC	16.2 mi	Ridgeland, SC	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Sprenger Health Care of Port Royal	16.9 mi	Port Royal, SC	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Resorts at Beaufort	17.9 mi	Beaufort, SC	★★★☆☆	3/5
Tybee Island Trails of Journey LLC	18.7 mi	Tybee Island, GA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Rosewood at Tybee Island of Journey LLC, the	18.8 mi	Tybee Island, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit	19.2 mi	Savannah, GA	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 425397.

The Care File

Visit checklist — NHC Healthcare - Bluffton

3039 Okatie Highway, Okatie, SC 29909 · 8437058220

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What mental health services do you provide on-site, and who delivers them?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 425397 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)