Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Bluffton, South Carolina, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 92/100, it ranks in the top 6% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.
Staffing at Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton is near the national average, with 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 5 deficiencies at Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.54 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.7 | Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.00 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.99 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.49 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0880 Severity JProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Nov 18, 2022 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0759 Severity EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Nov 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0761 Severity EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologiNov 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0677 Severity DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Nov 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0760 Severity DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Nov 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% | 4.5% | Average |
| Falls with major injury | 2.3% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 10.0% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 3.0% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 16.2% | 7.5% | Worse |
| New/worsened incontinence | 24.7% | 45.0% | Better |
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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