Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton
60 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton Compares
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bluffton, South Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the South Carolina average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (42.6%) is above the South Carolina average of 24.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. South Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the South Carolina average of 15.3% (27% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the South Carolina average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the South Carolina average of 5.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 42.6% — worse than the South Carolina average of 24.6% (73% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against South Carolina averages across 187 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton with other nursing homes in Bluffton.
What keeps Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 15.3% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.4% here versus 5.5% across South Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bluffton
Bluffton sits in Beaufort County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than South Carolina as a whole (17.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 51,621 (27.2%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $71,430
- Median home value
- $309,600
Demographics for Beaufort County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bluffton.
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