Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton
Bluffton, SC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 425415) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (843) 548-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above South Carolina's state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is also 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton reports total nurse staffing of about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in Bluffton, Jasper County, South Carolina, with an average of 57.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on July 1, 2019.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the South Carolina state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.57832 hours per resident per day, including 0.75433 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent poor performance requiring increased inspection oversight.
This facility is part of the Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.3. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare, most recent published data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above South Carolina's state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with staff turnover at 62.5% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds and an average of 57.5 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 Sprenger Health Care Systems chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on July 1, 2019.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8435482500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 8435482500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
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/425415?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.