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The Opal at Bluewater Bay
Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Niceville, FL, The Opal at Bluewater Bay is a peculiar senior living community that provides assisted living services. A variety of luxurious accommodations are available for its residents. This community offers round-the-clock personalized care and support for its residents through its highly equipped and dedicated team.
Enjoy its wide array of top-tier amenities and services including personalized care to meet individual needs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, on-site physician, and specialty providers, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and mobile lab and diagnostic services. With its mantra, “Enjoy Every Moment”, indulge in its nutritious and home-cooked meals and engage with interactive social events. At The Opal at Bluewater Bay, seniors are assured of a fantastic living experience.
Community insights.
About this community
The Opal at Bluewater Bay is legally operated by Niceville OSL Property, LLC, and administered by Barbara Scheurer.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$3.8kvs $11.6k↓ 68% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (29% below)
• Citations per inspection (35% below)
• Inspection citation rate (5% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 25 | 35 | This facility has 29% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 29% better Rank #389 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 389th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.39 | This facility has 35% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 35% better Rank #49 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 29 | 26 | This facility has had 12% more total inspections than the Florida average (29 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 12% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 16 | 16 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 55% | 58% | This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 3% better Rank #413 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Opal at Bluewater Bay
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Niceville's city center to The Opal at Bluewater Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around the area
Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
85
Rank
#13 / 976 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
41
Rank
#680 / 1,332 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | AL IL MC RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
85
Rank
#33 / 976 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
41
Rank
#776 / 1,332 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 907 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| CountrySide Lakes | AL IL | Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
41
Rank
#330 / 1,332 | Shepherd Csl, LLC | 14 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#444 / 907 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Mary Kristine Williams | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Benton House of Port Orange | AL MC RC | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
85
Rank
#496 / 976 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,308 / 1,332 | Sonida Port Orange, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 907 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Daniel Jose Salinas | Studio / 1 Bed | A |
| The Opal at Bluewater Bay | AL ADC IL MC | Niceville (Bluewater Bay) | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
85
Rank
#582 / 976 | No |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
41
Rank
#386 / 1,332 | Niceville Osl Property, LLC | 29 | 55%
Facility
55%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#413 / 907 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#389 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $3,750 | Barbara Scheurer | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Opal at Bluewater Bay
What neighborhood is The Opal at Bluewater Bay in?
The Opal at Bluewater Bay is in the Bluewater Bay neighborhood of Niceville.
What languages are spoken at The Opal at Bluewater Bay?
The team at The Opal at Bluewater Bay speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Opal at Bluewater Bay?
The Opal at Bluewater Bay is legally operated by Niceville OSL Property, LLC, and administered by Barbara Scheurer.
Is The Opal at Bluewater Bay in a walkable area?
The Opal at Bluewater Bay has a walk score of 55. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of The Opal at Bluewater Bay?
According to FL state health department records, The Opal at Bluewater Bay's license number is 9189.
Are pets allowed at The Opal at Bluewater Bay?
No, The Opal at Bluewater Bay has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does The Opal at Bluewater Bay accept?
The Opal at Bluewater Bay accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Other, and VA.
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