Nursing home · Niceville, FL
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
1500 North White Point Road, Niceville, FL 32578 · (850) 897-5592
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Niceville, Florida (Okaloosa County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1993. On average it cares for 110 residents a day (about 91% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.91 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.59 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 47% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 23, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 1 below the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Health Services of Bluewater Bay LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Manor at Blue Water Bay, the?
CMS rates Manor at Blue Water Bay, the 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Manor at Blue Water Bay, the have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 110 residents a day.
Does Manor at Blue Water Bay, the accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Manor at Blue Water Bay, the?
(850) 897-5592. Address: 1500 North White Point Road, Niceville, FL 32578.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).