CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Niceville, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLAGHER, DUANE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Jan 1, 2015 |
| BALTZ, MATTHEW | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Oct 31, 2014 |
| GALLAGHER, DUANE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
| GALLAGHER, DUANE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2015 |
Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Manor at Blue Water Bay, the and nearby alternatives.
Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.