nursing home in Bluffton, SC
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton
60 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909 · (843) 548-2500
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton at a glance
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Bluffton, South Carolina (Jasper County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the South Carolina average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 26, 2025) found 0 health citations. The South Carolina average is 3.6.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 62.5% per year (state average 45.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Sprenger Health Care Systems
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 2019
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jasper County
- CMS Certification Number
- 425415
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.58 hrs | 3.84 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.75 hrs | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.98 hrs | 2.19 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.13 hrs | 3.33 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 62.5% | 45.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 75% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 42.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $14,833 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 58 | 92 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.8% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11.1% | 15.3% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.3% | 11.9% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.6% | 12.7% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 15.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 7% | 3.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 1.7% | 21% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.2% | 16.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 75% | 90.6% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 38.9% | 91.7% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | South Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55.8% | 78% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 43.9% | 81.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2022 |
| November 19, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 25, 2022 |
| November 19, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 25, 2022 |
| November 19, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2022 |
| November 19, 2022 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 25, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHCS INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/17/2016 |
| SPRENGER, NICOLE Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 02/17/2016 |
| SPRENGER, TRACEY Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 50% | 02/17/2016 |
| CASTOR, DAVID Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| CITRIN COOPERMAN AND COMPANY, LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2025 |
| COURTOCK, MELISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2002 |
| DAWSON THOMPSON, NAKEISHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| DELTA HEALTH CARE CONSULTANTS, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2008 |
| EPPERLY, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2022 |
| FOX, EMILY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| GOLLINGER, KRISTEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2000 |
| GREEN, DWIGHT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2024 |
| HUNTINGTON Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2019 |
| KUHN, SHANNON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MALANOWKI, BRANDON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MARINO-FREETAGE, JAIME Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| MICALE, JACOB Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2023 |
| WELLSPRING STAFFING, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2021 |
| FOX, EMILY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| KUHN, SHANNON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MALANOWKI, BRANDON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| HUTSENPILLER, WENDIE Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2025 |
| MALANOWSKI, KENNETH Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/09/2025 |
| CASTOR, DAVID Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| CMS & CO. MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/17/2016 |
| COURTOCK, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2002 |
| DAWSON THOMPSON, NAKEISHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| EPPERLY, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2022 |
| FOX, EMILY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| GOLLINGER, KRISTEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2000 |
| GREEN, DWIGHT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2024 |
| KUHN, SHANNON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MALANOWKI, BRANDON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2024 |
| MARINO-FREETAGE, JAIME Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| MICALE, JACOB Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's rating?
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for South Carolina nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a South Carolina average of 3.6. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Sprenger Health Care Systems. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton and how do I contact it?
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is at 60 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909. Phone: (843) 548-2500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.