Heron's Key
4340 Borgen Blvd NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 · (253) 313-0800
Non profit - Corporation · 30 certified beds
Heron's Key has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 3 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 13, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 13, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 13, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.February 13, 2026 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.75 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.70 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.70 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.35 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.6% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 30 |
| Average residents per day | 16.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Rainier Rehabilitation Puyallup · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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