Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Nursing Home · Niceville, FL
Contact & location
1500 North White Point RoadNiceville, FL 32578
Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 897-5592
- ZIP code
- 32578 – all care providers
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
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
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| 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.