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Compare Assisted Living around Niceville
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| The Opal at Bluewater Bay |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Niceville (Bluewater Bay) | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
90
Rank
#677 / 1073 | No |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
40
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#425 / 1485 | Niceville Osl Property, LLC | 29 | 55.2%
Facility
55.2%
FL AVG
61.5%
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#441 / 919 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
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#401 / 919 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#64 / 919 | For-Profit | $3,750 | Barbara Scheurer | - |
| Partin Place |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Niceville | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
90
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#589 / 1073 | No |
54
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54
FL AVG
40
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#447 / 1485 | Partin Place Operations, LLC | 50 | 24%
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24%
FL AVG
61.5%
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#112 / 919 | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
33
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#731 / 919 | 1.0
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1.0
FL AVG
1.3
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#167 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | $20,000 | Brittany White | - |
| Beehive Homes Of Niceville | AL | Niceville | 16 | — | — | Nbhb, LLC | 18 | — | 15 | — | For-Profit | — | Bonny Cain | — |
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.
Overview of Partin Place
Partin Place is an 80-bed, non-profit assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation facility. The property provides 24-hour staffing, short-term respite care, and on-site therapy programs designed to support residents with varied daily assistance needs and short-term recovery goals.
State regulatory files covering a 13-year period show a total of 50 deficiencies across 50 separate evaluations, which averages out to about 3.8 infractions per year. Every inspection on file turned up at least one minor issue, meaning the property has a historical zero citations-per-inspection rate for entirely clear reviews. Over its operational history, the facility faced repeated citations for building upkeep, administrative paperwork, and emergency planning protocols. However, the data reveals notable progress over the last four years, during which the facility averaged 2.5 deficiencies annually, tracking 46% better than the Florida state baseline.
Minor fluctuations continue, with a September 2024 review citing one elopement standard issue and the most recent February 2025 assessment noting two infractions regarding resident rights and physical plant safety. All past problems have been officially corrected, and the provider has never faced financial fines or state enforcement actions.
Prospective residents looking into regional care can see from these long-term reports that while the building has a persistent history of minor paperwork and maintenance marks, its overall compliance numbers have steadily improved. Because the latest early-2025 review still flagged small issues with resident rights protocols and building safety, talking directly with the management about their current internal safety checks is a sensible step. Arranging an on-site visit during a weekday will also give you an ideal opportunity to check out the rehabilitation spaces yourself and observe how the care team manages daily routines.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Niceville, FL
What is the average cost of assisted living in Niceville, FL?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Niceville, FL is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Niceville, FL?
Assisted living in Niceville, FL typically ranges from 4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Niceville, FL?
Assisted living facilities in Niceville, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Niceville, FL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~5–10 licensed assisted living facilities in Niceville, FL.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?
Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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