Nursing HomeMemory CareContinuing Care Retirement Community
Heron's Key
Certified beds
49
Avg. 16 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Jan 2018
Medicaid
Not certified
Per CMS provider type
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Washington avgWA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.75 | 4.36 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.70 | 0.94 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 3.35 | 2.66 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 5.36 | 3.80 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.29 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Washington avgWA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 45.4% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Washington and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (193 Washington and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
3health deficiencies
Feb 13, 2026 · 3 standard, 0 complaint
Washington average: 15.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Washington average: 15.8 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
12health deficiencies
Nov 15, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 49 Medicare-certified beds
Continuing care retirement community
Part of a campus offering more than one level of care
Location
4340 Borgen Blvd NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Pierce County · 1.6 mi from the center of Gig Harbor
Facility details
Legal business nameHerons Key
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Medicare approvedJan 31, 2018
Resident and family councilResident and family councils
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number505531
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 18, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 18, 2026.