Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton
3039 Okatie Highway · Okatie, SC · 29909 · 8437058220
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2024
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.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 13, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 13, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected December 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2022
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425397 · certified since May 25, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.