Manor At Blue Water Bay in Niceville, FL

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  • Interior

    A well-lit bathroom interior featuring sinks, mirrors, benches, and decorative elements.

  • Outdoors

    A tranquil outdoor seating area under a canopy, with lush greenery and a pathway.

  • Decor

    A long hallway with carpet and several doorways on either side, illuminated by overhead lighting.

  • Building

    A white building entrance with a U.S. flag and landscaped greenery.

  • Architecture

    A building entrance with a flagpole displaying an American flag, surrounded by neatly arranged plants and shrubs.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy hospital room with a bed, comfortable chair, and window with drapes.

  • Windows

    An empty dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a decorative chandelier.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with tables, chairs, and a view of the kitchen.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy cafe interior with seating and a kitchen area.

  • Lighting

    A spacious lobby with comfortable seating and patterned carpet.

  • Artwork

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating, art on the walls, and a coffee station.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby with armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace near a television.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy lobby with seating, fireplace, and television.

  • Outdoor

    A sign for The Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Manor At Blue Water Bay in Niceville, FL

Manor At Blue Water Bay is a nursing home community in Niceville, FL.

Information last verified:

1500 North White Point Road, Niceville, FL 32578

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.3 from 46 reviews
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Overall Review of Manor At Blue Water Bay

differentiator 28 reviews mention this

Staff care is a major focus

Residents and families describe staff as attentive, but they also report serious care lapses.

Many reviews highlight staff members who respond quickly, work professionally, and provide hands-on help with therapy and daily needs. Families also mention specific caregivers—CNAs, nurses, and therapists—who were especially responsive as needs changed. At the same time, several reviews report problems with medication handling, meal delivery, and overall care consistency, including a nurse-to-patient ratio concern. A few reviewers also describe staffing that felt insufficient or created delays when residents needed help.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families frequently point to activities as part of life here.

Multiple reviews describe a steady schedule of activities that residents look forward to, including community events and group experiences. Families mention things like church services, musical performances, and regular social opportunities. Others also describe exercise-style activities such as chair yoga and recurring games like bingo, framing activities as a meaningful part of recovery and routine.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise and complaints from reviewers.

Some reviews describe the food positively, including a resident being able to find items they like on the menu and mentions of good food. Other families mention assist-dining support as staff help residents get meals. Negative reviews focus on problems such as cold or incorrect meals, forgotten orders, and food that residents didn’t rate well, alongside concerns about meal timing and service responsiveness.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness ranges from praised to questioned

Cleanliness feedback varies, from “bright and well-kept” to concerns about odors and room upkeep.

Several reviewers say the building looks clean and well kept, with bright surroundings that felt less institutional. A separate set of comments raises concerns about room maintenance, including bedding and cleaning not happening as often as expected. There are also reviews describing a strong urine odor in hallways and rooms, as well as calls for better cleaning or odor control.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Monitoring and follow-through draw concern

A few reviewers question whether health changes were noticed and acted on promptly.

Some reviews describe serious follow-through issues, including medication errors, delayed communication, or problems related to health status being recognized. One reviewer says they were not notified after a resident had not eaten for an extended period. Others report physician or nursing evaluation concerns after falls or worsening symptoms, describing delays or lack of recognition until the next day or after transfer.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Eglin Air Force Base (7 miles away) Eglin Air Force Base (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (7.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Emerald Coast Sleep Disorder (0.2 miles)
  • Northwest Florida Woman Care (0.3 miles)
  • Advanced Dermatology & Skin Care Centre (0.3 miles)
  • Bluewater Diagnostic Imaging (0.4 miles)
  • Southern Virtual Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Vial Justine DDS - Justine Vial, DDS (0.5 miles)
  • Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology - Niceville / Bluewater Bay (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Waffle House (0.2 miles)
  • Panda Express (3.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.7 miles)
  • Pounders Hawaiian Grill (4.6 miles)
  • The Wharf 850 (4.6 miles)
  • Doc's Oyster Bar (5.1 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park (1.5 miles)
  • Lions Park (4.5 miles)
  • Mattie Kelly Park (7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Bad Ass Coffee (7.6 miles)
  • Capriccio Cafe (7.7 miles)
  • Donut Hole Bakery Cafe (7.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mark S Harber Md (4.3 miles)
  • Okaloosa Hospital (5.9 miles)
  • Destin Clinic-Shmg (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Destin Commons 14 (6.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Destin Executive Airport (DSI) (6.9 miles)
  • Destin Aviation (7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Oceans Church (7.7 miles)

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