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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Heron's Key
Gig Harbor, WashingtonNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Heron's Key
Heron's Key is an assisted living community in Gig Harbor, WA. It is licensed by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services as an assisted living facility for up to 49 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
49 residents
State license
#2425, Open
Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
4340 Borgen Blvd NW, Gig Harbor, Washington 98332
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Heron's Key includes Heron's Key, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Heron's Key's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 13, 2026, state inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Washington average is 15.8).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 45 minutes with each resident a day, above the Washington average of 4 hours 22 minutes.
Medicare has not fined Heron's Key in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 5 hours 45 minutesAbove the Washington average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 42 minutesAbove the Washington average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 30%Below the Washington average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
February 13, 2026 · Standard inspection · 3 citations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 26, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 26, 2026Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 26, 2026
November 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 12 citations
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 27, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 27, 2024Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 27, 2024Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 27, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Dec 27, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 27, 2024Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 27, 2024Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 27, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 27, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 27, 2024Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Dec 27, 2024Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Dec 27, 2024
January 8, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 1, 2024Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 1, 2024Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 1, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Herons Key
- Medicare-certified beds
- 30
- Average residents per day
- 16
- Accepts
- Medicare
- First certified
- January 31, 2018
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 505531
Location
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4340 Borgen Blvd NWGig Harbor, WA 98332
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Questions about Heron's Key
Does Heron's Key have a nursing home?+
Yes. Heron's Key is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Heron's Key's other levels of care.
How did Heron's Key do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on February 13, 2026 and cited 3 health deficiencies. The Washington average is 15.8.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Heron's Key?+
Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 45 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 42 minutes from registered nurses. 30% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Heron's Key been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against Heron's Key in the last three years.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.