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3 licensed nursing homes in Gig Harbor, WA
Updated October 21, 2026
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GIG HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

3309 45TH STREET COURT NORTHWEST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

GIG HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION comes in with a 2.0 overall rating, and a dismal 1.0 for health inspections. However, the record includes a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, a critical red flag.

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5.1Mixed

COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE

2909 14TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

Cottesmore of Life Care has a 4-star overall rating, but federal fines and a high rate of falls with major injury sit uneasily against strong staffing and quality outcome scores. Registered nurse hours here are 1.14 per resident daily, well above the national average, meaning complex medical changes are more likely to be caught before they become emergencies.

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8.5Strong

HERON'S KEY

4340 BORGEN BLVD NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98332

Heron's Key shows exceptional performance across nearly every metric, but one federal fine complicates the otherwise outstanding record. Residents benefit from call lights being answered promptly, as evidenced by zero falls with major injury, and the complete absence of pressure ulcers demonstrates attentive, hands-on care.

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3 licensed nursing homes in Gig Harbor, WA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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