Manor At Blue Water Bay, The
Niceville, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105784) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 897-5592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Manor At Blue Water Bay in Niceville, FL holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. It also has a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
The Manor At Blue Water Bay reports total nurse staffing of 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.4%. CMS gives this facility a 4-star staffing rating.
The Manor At Blue Water Bay has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was reported for this facility.
About this facility
The Manor At Blue Water Bay, located in Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida, is a for-profit nursing home organized as a limited liability company. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 2, 1993, and is currently certified for 120 beds, with an average of 106.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.97 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.4%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
This facility is not identified in the provided data as part of a multi-facility chain.
This information is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage provided to this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Manor At Blue Water Bay has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 48.4%. CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 106.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility organized as a limited liability company; the provided data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 2, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine into the overall 5-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at (850) 897-5592 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (850) 897-5592 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105784?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.