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CCN 425397
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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.93. Adjusted RN hours: 0.65. Case-mix total: 3.36. Case-mix index: 1.229.
Total nursing staff turnover: 44.1%. RN turnover: 26.7%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.
The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.
Cycle 1 standard survey: January 30, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 1. Cycle 1 total health score: 4.
Cycle 2 standard survey: November 14, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 5. Total weighted health survey score: 12.
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The Health Deficiencies file lists 10 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 20, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Past Non-Compliance |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 14, 2024 |
| F761 | 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 · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 14, 2024 |
| F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 14, 2024 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 27, 2023 |
4 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 13, 2022 |
| F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 13, 2022 |
| F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 13, 2022 |
| F636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 13, 2022 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
NHC Healthcare - Bluffton has an overall rating of 4 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 4, and the quality measure rating is 4.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 10 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.