HERON'S KEY
4340 BORGEN BLVD NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98332 · CCN 505531
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 30
- Avg residents/day
- 20.7
- Phone
- 2533130800
Inspection history vs Washington & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Washington avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-02-13 | 3 | 17.0 | 9.5 | -14.0 better |
| 2 | 2024-11-15 | 12 | 17.2 | 9.8 | -5.2 better |
| 3 | 2024-01-08 | 4 | 15.5 | 9.3 | -11.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.04 | 25.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.32 | 36.4% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.90 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $15,015
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (19)1 actual harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2026-02-13 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-02-13 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2026-02-13 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0625Notify 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.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-02-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-09-28
Actual harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERONS KEY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2013-01-10 |
| EMERALD COMMUNITIES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-01 |
| KILCUP, LEROY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-09-16 |
| KING, GARY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-10 |
| SCHNEIDER, DAPHNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-10 |
| VANHORN, DANNA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-10 |
| ANTONUCCI, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-06-01 |
| CHAMBARD, ALLAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-05-13 |
| WALLIN, KAY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-05-13 |
| ANTONUCCI, JAMES | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-06-01 |
| ASHLEY, JOHNATHAN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-10-17 |
Other facilities in GIG HARBOR
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE | ★★★☆☆ | 108 |
| GIG HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.