Cottesmore Of Life Care
Gig Harbor, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505499) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $29,595
Phone: (253) 851-5433 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cottesmore Of Life Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cottesmore Of Life Care reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
Cottesmore Of Life Care has 2 federal fines on record totaling $29,595.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it has not been placed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cottesmore Of Life Care is a 108-bed nursing home in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, with an average of 102.5 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 6, 1996, and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 stars; this facility's ratings exceed that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cottesmore Of Life Care holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 5 stars.
Nurse staffing averages 4.31766 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13978 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,595.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and no Special Focus Facility status has been assigned by CMS. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cottesmore Of Life Care has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.31766 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.13978 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 44.3% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $29,595.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cottesmore Of Life Care has 108 certified beds with an average of 102.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2538515433 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2538515433 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505499?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.