The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE
GIG HARBOR, WA · Medicare-certified · 108 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Cottesmore of Life Care (Gig Harbor, WA) has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars), while health inspections are lower at 3 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 4.32 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $11,362 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3177 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $11,362recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3177.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.14
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78
- Nurse aides
- 2.40
- Weekend nursing
- 3.54
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 16%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.2%18.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
7.1%6.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6%4.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%17%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.3%22.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.8%1.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.9%90%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%97.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,362 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,480 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $29,595 in total fines.
- $11,362
Federal fine
Aug 18, 2025
- $18,233
Federal fine
Oct 26, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 102.5 residents on an average day (95% of 108 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.