The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HERON'S KEY
GIG HARBOR, WA · Medicare-certified · 30 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
Heron’s Key (Gig Harbor, WA) has a 5 out of 5 overall rating, with 5-star health inspection, staffing, and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 4.87 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection areas cited included accident hazards/supervision, resident rights notices, and food handling standards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8662 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8662.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.33
- Nurse aides
- 2.82
- Weekend nursing
- 4.37
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.1%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.2%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.7%Steady
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.4%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.1%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
28.7%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to give residents clear notice of their rights, rules, services, and charges. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 572 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to tell residents or their representatives in writing how long their bed would be held after a hospital transfer or therapeutic leave. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 625 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,015 in total fines.
- $15,015
Federal fine
Aug 31, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 21.7 residents on an average day (72% of 30 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 8 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.