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HERON'S KEY

GIG HARBOR, WA · Medicare-certified · 30 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall

Heron’s Key in Gig Harbor, WA has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reports 5.75 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included resident notices/rights, food handling standards, and transfer/discharge notification requirements.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

5.7459 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 5.7459.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.70
Licensed practical nurses
0.70
Nurse aides
3.35
Weekend nursing
5.36

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%

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

—9.4%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—0%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—0%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—1.7%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—5.4%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—15.4%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—5%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

—2.1%—

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—29.7%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—1.8%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%93.9%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

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
16.1 residents on an average day (54% of 30 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 8 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.