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HomeWashingtonHeron's Key

Heron's Key

4340 Borgen Blvd Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 983322533130800WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(54 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
30
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $15,015

How Heron's Key Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
WA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
WA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
WA average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.75 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.70 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
29.6%
WA average
45.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.75 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 1.70 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.94.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 15, 2024
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 10 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Pierce County 65+
130,317
14.2% of county
County Population
918,993
Pierce County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Heron's Key is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Gig Harbor, Washington with 30 certified beds. It has been operating since 2018. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
30
Avg Residents/Day
16.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 31, 2018
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Pierce
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Feb 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify 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.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0559Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure 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.

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$15,015
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 31, 2023
$15,015

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.75 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total5.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.6%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HERONS KEY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 10, 2013
ANTONUCCI, JAMESW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
ASHLEY, JOHNATHANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 17, 2016
KILCUP, LEROYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 16, 2016
KING, GARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 10, 2013
SCHNEIDER, DAPHNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 10, 2013
VANHORN, DANNACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 10, 2013
ANTONUCCI, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
CHAMBARD, ALLANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 13, 2015
WALLIN, KAYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 13, 2015
EMERALD COMMUNITIESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heron's Key and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Heron's Key
Gig Harbor, WACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $15,015
Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation
Gig Harbor, WA4.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $127,781
Cottesmore of Life Care
Gig Harbor, WA5.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,595
Eliseo
Tacoma, WA7.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA7.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $35,875
Park Rose Care Center
Tacoma, WA9.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $256,703
Agility Health and Rehabilitation
University Place, WA10.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heron's Key
Gig Harbor, WA · Current facility
—5/55/55/5$15,015
Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation
Gig Harbor, WA
4.2 mi2/51/53/5$127,781
Cottesmore of Life Care
Gig Harbor, WA
5.4 mi4/53/54/5$29,595
Eliseo
Tacoma, WA
7.5 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
7.9 mi4/53/55/5$35,875
Park Rose Care Center
Tacoma, WA
9.3 mi2/52/52/5$256,703
Agility Health and Rehabilitation
University Place, WA
10.9 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heron's Key?▾
Heron's Key has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Heron's Key cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heron's Key participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Heron's Key had any health inspection violations?▾
Heron's Key had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 13, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $15,015.
What are the staffing levels at Heron's Key?▾
Heron's Key provides 5.75 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.70 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 3.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.6%.
How many beds does Heron's Key have?▾
Heron's Key has 30 certified beds with an average of 16.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 54% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Heron's Key?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 2 in Gig Harbor. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heron's Key?▾
On Google Maps, Heron's Key has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 54 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.