HERON'S KEY — Nursing Home in GIG HARBOR, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 30 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 20.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505531 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.11 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.77 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
HERON'S KEY had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 13, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 13, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — March 26, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — March 26, 2026
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Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. (Level D)Corrected — March 26, 2026
Heron'S Key is a 30-bed nursing home in Gig Harbor, Washington. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident day, above the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s stronger-than-average nursing staffing is a clear plus and can support more attentive day-to-day care. The recent inspection noted issues with assessments and ensuring care matches residents’ preferences, so ask how the facility verifies assessment accuracy and makes sure care plans truly reflect each resident’s goals and choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HERON'S KEY Medicare and Medicaid certified?
HERON'S KEY is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is HERON'S KEY's CMS star rating?
HERON'S KEY has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at HERON'S KEY?
HERON'S KEY reports 5.11066 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has HERON'S KEY had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, HERON'S KEY had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does HERON'S KEY have?
HERON'S KEY has 30 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- GIG HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 1/5 — 4.2 mi
- COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE — 3/5 — 5.4 mi
- ELISEO — 4/5 — 7.5 mi
- AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND — 4/5 — 7.9 mi
- PARK ROSE CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 9.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.