Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton
Nursing Home · Bluffton, SC
CMS certification number425415
Contact & location
60 Okatie Village DriveBluffton, SC 29909
Jasper County
- Phone
- (843) 548-2500
- ZIP code
- 29909 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 57.5 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton INC
- Chain
- Sprenger Health Care Systems (12 facilities, avg 3.3★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 2019
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.58 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.75 (state 0.63 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85 (state 1.02 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.98 (state 2.19 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.13 (state 3.33 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62.5 (state 45.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 75.0 (state 42.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 26, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 0.0 (state 3.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 5 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2022-12-16 |
| 2022-11-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-25 |
| 2022-11-19 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-25 |
| 2022-11-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-25 |
| 2022-11-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-25 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Shcs INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Sprenger, Nicole (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Sprenger, Tracey (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Castor, David (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Citrin Cooperman and Company, LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CMS & Co. Management Services, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Courtock, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dawson Thompson, Nakeisha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Delta Health Care Consultants, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Epperly, Robert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Emily (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gollinger, Kristen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Green, Dwight (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huntington (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Shannon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malanowki, Brandon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marino-Freetage, Jaime (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Micale, Jacob (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wellspring Staffing, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Emily (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Shannon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malanowki, Brandon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hutsenpiller, Wendie (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malanowski, Kenneth (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Castor, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CMS & Co. Management Services, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Courtock, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dawson Thompson, Nakeisha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Epperly, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Emily (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gollinger, Kristen (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Green, Dwight (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kuhn, Shannon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Malanowki, Brandon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marino-Freetage, Jaime (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Micale, Jacob (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in South Carolina.
How many beds does Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 58 residents per day.
Has Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
It is part of Sprenger Health Care Systems and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton?
(843) 548-2500. The facility is located at 60 Okatie Village Drive, Bluffton, SC 29909.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.