Manor at Blue Water Bay, the

Nursing Home · Niceville, FL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number105784

Contact & location

1500 North White Point Road
Niceville, FL 32578
Okaloosa County
Phone
(850) 897-5592
ZIP code
32578 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
106.4 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Health Services of Bluewater Bay LLC
Medicare certified since
February 2, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.97 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.55 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.05 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.69 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.4 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.9 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 23, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
1 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-23 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-01

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

NameRoleSince
Gallagher, Duane (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Gallagher, Duane (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gallagher, Duane (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Baltz, Matthew (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Manor at Blue Water Bay, the?

Manor at Blue Water Bay, the has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Manor at Blue Water Bay, the have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.

Has Manor at Blue Water Bay, the been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Manor at Blue Water Bay, the?

(850) 897-5592. The facility is located at 1500 North White Point Road, Niceville, FL 32578.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.