THE OPAL AT BLUEWATER BAY — Assisted Living in Niceville, Florida

The Opal at Bluewater Bay is a 65-bed assisted living facility in Niceville, Okaloosa County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 34 out of 100 — a serious findings on record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records include 3 serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include 24-hour on-site nursing, limited nursing services (LNS). It accepts VA benefits. It has operated under Niceville Osl Property, Llc for about 2 years. The facility provides around-the-clock nursing care, which can be important if residents need regular clinical oversight. However, state records show serious inspection findings on file, so ask what those issues involved and what corrective actions and ongoing monitoring the facility has implemented.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 34/100 — Serious findings on record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 3
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 0
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 0
• Substantiated complaints: 2
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 3

Care & Payment

• 24-hour on-site nursing
• Limited nursing services (LNS)
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies

Licensed beds: 65 · For-Profit · Operator since 2023 · 1551 MERCHANTS WAY, NICEVILLE, FL, 32578 · (850) 729-3323

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.