About Heron's Key
Nursing home overview and details
Heron's Key is an nursing home in Gig Harbor, WA, serving Pierce County and the surrounding community. The facility has 30 certified beds with an average daily census of 21.7 residents.
Heron's Key has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2018, bringing 8 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
Heron's Key has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Gig Harbor, WA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Heron's Key has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Excellent
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Heron's Key provides 4.87 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.72 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 28.0%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 4.37 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Heron's Key has received 1 fine totaling $15,015. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Heron's Key
What is the CMS rating for Heron's Key?
Heron's Key has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Heron's Key have?
Heron's Key has 30 certified beds with an average daily census of 21.7 residents.
What type of facility is Heron's Key?
Heron's Key is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Pierce County in Gig Harbor, WA.
How many doctors practice at Heron's Key?
6 physicians are affiliated with Heron's Key. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Heron's Key have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Heron's Key has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·