About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
VERIFIED PARTNER

The Opal at Bluewater Bay

1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL 32578

8.9
Review score
16 reviews
Add review
8.9
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
9.1
Review score
406 reviews
9 facilities
For pricing & availability:
(866) 374-4058
The Opal at Bluewater Bay
The Opal at Bluewater Bay community exterior
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
The Opal at Bluewater Bay in google map
street view of The Opal at Bluewater Bay

Get pricing & check availability

Please enter a valid full name.

Please enter a valid email address.

Please enter a valid phone number.

By clicking “Submit”, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.

Anonymous
-
Family/friend
5.0
A Welcoming Place
I would definitely recommend this facility. The staff, from the nurses to the admin to the maintenance staff were all pleasant, helpful, and kind. We were able to set up mom's room a few days before her move and it was easy. Her move actually happened later in the evening than we wanted, b

About the facility
The Opal at Bluewater Bay

At The Opal at Bluewater Bay, residents can look forward to personalized assisted living services, nutritious homemade meals, daily entertainment, and adventurous excursions.

Here, trained team members communicate and work with each resident to learn about their individual needs and goals. Would you like help managing medications, getting dressed, or bathing before bed? Residents’ wellness is supported by collaborative care partnerships. Rest assured, staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency. A 24-hour security system and keypad entries are additional safety measures incorporated on-site. The Opal at Bluewater Bay offers convenient transportation services, and even has on-site postal services as well as a beauty and barber shop. You may notice there are many amenities and ways to embrace your time here. Grab a warm cup of coffee and enjoy lively conversations with peers in the screened lanai, or lace up your tennis shoes and check out the scenic walking paths. Popular local attractions include the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Theater, Turkey Creek Nature Trail, or Destin’s beaches and outdoor recreation options. Don’t forget to bring your furry friend along for the ride — The Opal at Bluewater Bay is proud to be...

Read more

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Pricing
for The Opal at Bluewater Bay

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Base fees by room type

Unlock pricing
Studio
Starting at $XXXX/mo
Unlock pricing
1 Bedroom
Starting at $XXXX/mo
Unlock pricing
Semi-Private
Starting at $XXXX/mo
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

Tours
at The Opal at Bluewater Bay

Select tour type
Select preferred date
Select preferred time

Compare

The Opal at Bluewater Bay community exterior
The Opal at Bluewater Bay

1551 Merchants Way, Niceville, FL 32578

Superior Residences of Niceville
Superior Residences of Niceville

2300 Partin Dr N, Niceville, FL 32578

Bee Hive Homes of Niceville
Bee Hive Homes of Niceville

4268 Ida Coon Ct, Niceville, FL 32578

Twin Cities Pavilion
Twin Cities Pavilion

1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578

8.9
Review score
16 reviews
8.9
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
7.9
Review score
21 reviews
7.9
Review score
21 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
38%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
3.0
Review score
1 review
3.0
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
100%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Review score not available
Studio
Starting at $X,XXX/mo
Studio
Starting at $X,XXX/mo
Studio
--
Studio
--
1 bedroom
Starting at $X,XXX/mo
1 bedroom
--
1 bedroom
--
1 bedroom
--
2 bedrooms
--
2 bedrooms
--
2 bedrooms
--
2 bedrooms
--

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Active promotion

No

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Care types offered

1

Assisted Living

Care types offered

1

Memory Care

Care types offered

3

Memory Care, Adult Day Services, Residential Care Home

Care types offered

1

Assisted Living

Reviews

for The Opal at Bluewater Bay

8.9Review score16 reviews
8.9
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
19%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
The Opal Senior Living
9.1
Review score406 reviews9 communities
Write a review
A Place for Mom has scored The Opal at Bluewater Bay with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Opal at Bluewater Bay has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Overall Rating
4.2
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Care Services
4.2
Staff
4.6
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.1
Value for Cost
4.0
A Place for Mom has scored The Opal at Bluewater Bay with 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Opal at Bluewater Bay has 16 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.2 out of 5.
Parent company
Best of Senior Living 2023
The Opal Senior Living
9.1
Review score406 reviews9 communities
Filters
Overall Experience
Date Submitted
Reviewer
Care Received
Verified Review
A Place For Mom has verified the person writing the review and their connection to the community.
1-16 of 16 reviews
Cheryl J - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 27, 2024
5.0
Great Place
Our family so enjoyed our visit and tour. Thank you [name removed]. The facility is up to date. Very clean. All the staff were so friendly. We talked to a couple of people and they seemed very happy being at the Opal. We certainly are considering this facility for our mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Opal at Bluewater Bay
March 1, 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words
Donna R - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 21, 2024
5.0
Nice place
We really enjoyed our tour the facility is great. A great place to be. Staff was very friendly. Great location. All the residents seemed well cared for. Lots of activities and lots of light. I think it would be a great place for our mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from The Opal at Bluewater Bay
March 1, 2024
Donna, thank you so much for your kind words
Lana E Riddle - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
January 24, 2024
5.0
Beautiful community
Very homey and inviting. The staff are friendly and caring. The chef Lera does an amazing job. Great place to live. They have a great activity director that keeps them very busy. They have numerous clubs and a pretty library
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 28, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
A Welcoming Place
I would definitely recommend this facility. The staff, from the nurses to the admin to the maintenance staff were all pleasant, helpful, and kind. We were able to set up mom's room a few days before her move and it was easy. Her move actually happened later in the evening than we wanted, but they were very accommodating. This facility far outshined the rehab facility that she was previously in.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 27, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
A wonderful facility
5 for all categories! They offer many activities if residents are interested. They also have lots of outside entertainment that comes in. They plan bus trip out for activities. There is also a lovely outdoor screened in porch and outside patio area. Everything is kept very clean. Employees are kind and caring to residents and their families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Joline - Toured community
Assisted Living
July 18, 2022
5.0
Wonderful Community
We recently toured this facility and were very impressed. The building itself is nice and kept up well, and there's a pleasant little courtyard surrounded by the building on all sides that several of the residents were enjoying. We chatted briefly with the Activities Director and were struck by her enthusiasm and commitment to finding activities that the residents enjoy but also address their specific needs (playing with clay/play-dough because several had complained about arthritis in their hands). We passed one of the caregivers in action and it was clear the resident she was helping mattered to her and that she knew the resident's individual habits/likes/dislikes. I would not hesitate to send a family member here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
M B - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 2, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Good Place, Would Recommend
It's been good for my loved one. She is happier there then where she was before. It's a nice place and has a lot to offer. It's a good place in general.
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Douglas - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 7, 2021
4.0
Verified Review
So far real good
The community is very clean, that is very much a 5 star, and based on our experience we would recommend to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Value for Cost
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 8, 2021
3.0
Verified Review
my review of Brookdale Bluewater Bay
The community is very short-staffed and I would not recommend them for assisted living or memory care
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
2
Value for Cost
1
Response from The Opal at Bluewater Bay
September 15, 2021
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are sorry to hear you feel this way. We are committed to quality service and care for our residents and families and will review your feedback with our management team.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 16, 2020
4.0
Verified Review
Would recommend this community
When we first visited Brookdale Bluewater community we really liked how clean it was, and how spacious it was. There are a bunch of diverse gathering rooms for the residents to go and hang out in which was nice. The rooms are a little more on the smaller size, but are still adequate.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
3
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
May 2, 2017
4.0
Verified Review
A good visit
This looked like a nice community when we visited. The people we met were nice and they offer a variety of daily activities. This is a lock down community.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 16, 2016
2.5
Verified Review
Add On Charges
My wife needed more care than they were able to provide. There are many add on charges, and the rates just kept getting higher and higher. It was not the place for my wife and her needs.
Cleanliness
2.5
Friendliness
2.5
Value for Cost
2.5
Care Services
2.5
Activities
2.5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 13, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Caring
The attention to detail and their constant caring environment was apparent from the first time I stepped in to the way they care for mom.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 27, 2015
3.0
Verified Review
Mixed experience
Our experience with Brookdale Bluewater Bay has been somewhat mixed. The facility itself is nice looking, and the staff have all been very friendly to my loved one. She also says the food is very good! However, I'm not a fan of their pricing structure and some of their care policies. They charge extra for every little service, and the bill can get quite high very quickly. I've also seen some charges on the bill for services they are not performing, which I've had to speak with them about.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
3
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 4, 2015
4.0
Verified Review
A nice place
It's a nice place. People are very friendly. My mother says the food is up and down. I think they all cost a lot. The value is fair. Overall, it was a pretty good experience for my mom. They have activities here. They take them out shopping. They have games for them and people come in and play music. They do an excellent job at taking care of my mother. The Brookdale Bluewater Bay is a nice place for mom.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
5
Activities
4
Family - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 7, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
They were a little institutional.
They were a little more institutional than the one we chose. If you had a severe stroke then it would be a good situation, because they were very well supervised. It seemed more medical. If you do need that level of care then this would be a good location.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Viewing 1-16 out of 16 reviews

Amenities
at The Opal at Bluewater Bay

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Room Service
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • Library
  • TV Lounge
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wine Tasting
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Cooking Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities On-site
  • Community Service Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Forever Fit
  • Art Classes
  • Holiday Parties
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Dances
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Activities Off-site
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Well Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs

Neighborhoods
around The Opal at Bluewater Bay

See what the neighborhood has to offer and what’s nearby:
The Opal at Bluewater Bay in google map

Frequently Asked Questions
about The Opal at Bluewater Bay

The Opal at Bluewater Bay offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and Semi-Private. Learn more.

A Place for Mom has scored The Opal at Bluewater Bay 8.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.

 

We assign review scores to give a more reliable view into senior living communities and home care agencies. Our review scores prioritize reviews that are recent — the past 24 months — because we know families need current information when choosing senior care.

 

Those with many recent, positive reviews receive a high review score, while providers with few recent reviews — regardless of how positive — receive a lower review score. Communities with no recent reviews will not have a review score, even if older reviews are positive. The maximum A Place for Mom review score a community can receive is 10 points.

Call (850) 729-3323 to reach a resident at The Opal at Bluewater Bay.

Similar communities nearby

Find Assisted Living

Photo of Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

164 West Hewett Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
7.5
Review score
13 reviews
7.5
Review score
13 reviews
5 star
69%
4 star
23%
3 star
0%
2 star
8%
1 star
0%
1bd, 2bd, Studio
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
Photo of Meridian at WestwoodCommunity badge

Meridian at Westwood

1001 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
9.5
Review score
168 reviews
9.5
Review score
168 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
20%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
Studio, 1bd, 2bd, Semi-Private
Meridian at Westwood provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
Photo of Twin Cities Pavilion

Twin Cities Pavilion

1053 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
1bd, Semi-Private
Photo of Brookdale Destin

Brookdale Destin

2400 Crystal Cove Ln, Destin, FL 32550
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
5 star
0%
4 star
100%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Photo of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

233 Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
8.0
Review score
19 reviews
8.0
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
37%
3 star
21%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
Studio, 2bd, Semi-Private
When you’re ready to enjoy your well-deserved retirement and leave the laundry, housekeeping and daily chores to someone else, our community in Fort Walton Beach, on Florida’s magnificent Emerald Coast, is waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing...
Photo of Hawthorn House

Hawthorn House

1200 Hawthorn House Dr, Shalimar, FL 32579
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1bd, Semi-Private
Bayport of Fort Walton Beach Community Exterior

Bayport of Fort Walton Beach

243 Hollywood Blvd. NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
9.6
Review score
16 reviews
9.6
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
Studio, 1bd
Locally owned and managed by SRI, LLC who have 30 communities in their portfolio. This one of kind community in Fort Walton Beach brings a new concept to senior living. The concepts has 4 buildings at which each are connected by an interior hall and can be also entered from exterior. Inside...
Photo of Brookdale Destin

Brookdale Destin

2400 Crystal Cove Lane, Destin, FL 32541
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
6.8
Review score
31 reviews
6.8
Review score
31 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
39%
3 star
3%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
1bd, 2bd, Studio, Semi-Private
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
Photo of Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach
8.7
Review score
30 reviews
8.7
Review score
30 reviews
5 star
41%
4 star
33%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
20%
Studio, 1bd, 2bd, Semi-Private
Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach is an elegant assisted living and memory care community in southern Okaloosa County, Florida. Uniquely placed in a beautiful residential setting near the Emerald Coast along the northern Gulf of Mexico, Belvedere Commons is a warm, vibrant and supportive...
Photo of Air Force Enlisted Village

Air Force Enlisted Village

30 Holly Avenue, Shalimar, FL 32579
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly

The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy.

To conduct a complete investigation, seniors and their families should:

  • Tour any listed location to confirm the accuracy of the community description
  • Confirm that the community offers services that are required for the senior’s specific needs and budget
  • Check additional licensing and state audit information

If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

Back to top