NHC Healthcare - Bluffton

Okatie, SC 29909

CMS Certification Number (CCN): 425397 · 120 beds

What this record shows

NHC Healthcare - Bluffton is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Okatie, SC (CMS Certification Number 425397). CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 4/5). Federal inspection records list 10 health deficiencies. The most recent survey date on record is January 30, 2026. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.

14.5
Lower Risk
Composite Score
★★★★☆ 4/5
CMS Star Rating

CMS star ratings

Overall CMS rating ★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspection ★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★☆ 4/5

Inspections & deficiencies

Total health deficiencies 10
Most recent inspection / survey date January 30, 2026
Serious deficiency flags 0
Harm citations 0
Immediate jeopardy citations 0

Federal fines & penalties

Total federal fines $0
Fine count 0

Staffing summary

Staffing star rating ★★★★☆ 4/5
RN hours per resident day 0.57
Total nurse staffing hours per resident day 3.44
Days with zero RN hours 1.1%

Ownership & chain

Chain / affiliated entity: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Ownership type: Organization

This owner operates 70 facilities in the current extract.

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