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The Manor At Blue Water Bay

1500 NORTH WHITE POINT ROAD, NICEVILLE, FL, 32578
(850) 897-5592
120 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1500 North White Point Road
Niceville, FL 32578
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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
105784
Care type
Nursing home
County
Okaloosa
Facility name
The Manor At Blue Water Bay
Street address
1500 NORTH WHITE POINT ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Niceville, FL 32578
Phone
(850) 897-5592

The Manor At Blue Water Bay is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Niceville, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Niceville and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Manor At Blue Water Bay once across 6 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Gallagher, Duane
Direct owner · Director · Officer — 100% stake — since 2015
Baltz, Matthew
Managing employee — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1993-02-02
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-04-23
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$461 per day (≈ $14,010/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
46% Medicaid · 33% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
13% above the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-04-23Health inspection1 citation
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-06-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105784.
What people say on Google.
4.058 ratings on Google
★★★★★David W · 2026-07-29 · via Google

“My mom spent her final week at The Manor in Bluewater Bay, and I will never forget the compassion every single staff member showed during that time. It was the hardest week of my life, but they treated her with dignity, gentleness, and genuine care. Amber and Taylor, in particular, went above and beyond in ways I will always be grateful for. They didn’t just do their jobs — they cared. Every pers…”

★★★★★Margaret Werner · 2026-07-18 · via Google

“I would rate The Manor as a five star. Recently my sister & friend stayed at The Manor. All Staff Members were very caring & helpful. The rooms were clean & the food served was enjoyable. They both enjoyed the beautiful Courtyard Garden. Best Health & Rehabilitation Facility for sure.”

★★★★★Rebecca Colfer · 2026-07-15 · via Google

“My mother in law was a patient at the Manor for several weeks. During her time at the facility she received excellent care. The staff kept us well informed and included us in decision making every step of the way. They also ensured that, we as the family, were made to feel comfortable during our times visiting.”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
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