Pricing ranges from
    $3,381 – 4,057/month

    The Opal at Bluewater Bay

    1551 Merchants Wy, Niceville, FL, 32578
    4.2 · 42 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean, active community; clarify costs

    I toured and spent time here and was impressed - bright, very clean, up-to-date facility with caring, friendly staff, attentive nursing, lots of activities (clubs, live music, outings) and pleasant outdoor spaces. Rooms felt homey and residents generally seemed happy. My concerns were occasional communication and staffing inconsistencies and reports of extra/billing charges and unresponsive management. Overall I would recommend it for an active, well-supervised community but advise asking clear questions about costs and staffing.

    Pricing

    $3,381+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,057+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.21 · 42 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      4.4
    • Value

      1.8

    Location

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    About The Opal at Bluewater Bay

    The Opal at Bluewater Bay provides a safe and comfortable place for seniors with a warm and friendly environment where residents find home-cooked meals, lots of activities, and a calm, secure setting, so you'll see things like gardens, walking paths, and a courtyard with plenty of comfortable seating and cheerful umbrellas for enjoying the outdoors, while inside, there's plush carpeting, climate control in every apartment, and several apartment floor plans from cozy studios to one-bedroom layouts-some with kitchenettes, private bathrooms with step-in showers and safety bars. The fee structure starts with an entry fee of $3,000, and monthly payments can be made by check or credit card, and the community accepts both men and women.

    Residents get the help they need with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily activities, and there's round-the-clock wellness support, medication reminders, and regular care plan updates as needs change, plus there are on-site nurses, a part-time nurse, an on-call doctor, a preferred pharmacy, and specialty providers offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with extra support like homecare, hospice, and respite care available if needed. There's a special focus on memory care, assisted living, independent living, care homes, and residential options, as well as help for veterans and families with aid programs and financial referrals.

    The staff personalizes every care plan by getting to know what each person likes, needs, and wants to keep everyone comfortable and safe, and the staff includes kind folks who help with everything from meals and housekeeping to laundry, transportation, and even podiatrist visits. Meals are nutritious and homemade, served restaurant-style in a bright dining room with three healthy options every day, and there's always the choice to bring guests for meals too, since guest parking and guest meal options are available.

    Inside, there are spaces for games, a library, arts and crafts, music, and educational activities, plus a beauty salon and barbershop where people can get hair and nail care. There are WiFi and cable/satellite TV in both living spaces and common areas, so everyone can stay entertained and connected. A hot tub spa is available for relaxation, and regular fitness and wellness programs include yoga, stretching, and group exercise. Outdoors, pets are welcome, and residents care for gardens or just enjoy the flowers and greenery. Transportation's offered for shopping and medical appointments, and the location's close to beaches, lakes, mountains, pharmacies, local dining, and coffee shops, so there's always something nearby to enjoy.

    Devotional services are available to those who want them, and the community encourages friendships with lots of social programs, movie nights, field trips, and even adventurous excursions to local sights. There's a strong focus on helping people stay independent, trying new things, and making lasting friendships, with everything designed to foster a sense of belonging and emotional wellbeing under their "Enjoy Every Moment" wellness philosophy, so everyone can find a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere whether they're new or have lived there for years.

    About Brookdale

    We are all aging; some of us never stop living. So when the time comes to determine how you or your loved one will spend their later years in life, you'll have questions… Will I be heard? Will I be forgotten? How can I stay active? Will I be able to still grow as a person? Will my children still look up to me? Or down at me? How can I just be her daughter again? How can I continue to contribute to something meaningful? What do I do now? What do we do next? What do I do…to keep on living my life? Brookdale's senior living solutions will help answer those questions for those who may be in need of an assisted living facility or some other level of senior living care. That's why the people of Brookdale offer new answers to the age-old question of aging. Framing everything we do inside your vision for all the places you'd still like your life to go. As an individual. A couple. A family. Being a trusted partner in bringing all those places you seek in life- to life. By listening to your needs. Understanding the life you want for yourself or your loved one. Then customizing a solution that puts life, close within reach. At Brookdale, you can expect us to be a trusted partner by listening and understanding your needs, discussing potential solutions and options, mutually determining the right thing to do and working with you to take action together. Then we customize a solution that puts the life you want within reach. It is our job to provide solutions for the unmet needs of those who seek senior living solutions. We do this with over 675+ retirement communities with the ability to serve approximately 60,000 residents in 41 states (as of August 30, 2021), and with a wide range of innovative programs and services. Brookdale associates' passion, courage and true sense of partnership make Brookdale what it is. More than a company, it is a calling.

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