Heron'S Key
Gig Harbor, WA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 505531) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,015
Phone: (253) 313-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heron's Key holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Heron's Key reports total nurse staffing of about 5.75 hours per resident per day, including 1.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.6%.
Heron's Key has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,015.00 and no payment denials; CMS data does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Heron's Key is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Gig Harbor, Washington, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 30 beds with an average daily census of 16.1 residents, and has been Medicare-approved since January 31, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Heron's Key holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. All four CMS rating components are at the top of the scale: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.75 per resident per day, including 1.70 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file for this facility, totaling $15,015.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Heron's Key in this data set.
There is no indication in this data that Heron's Key is part of a multi-facility chain, nor is there any indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported to Medicare's nursing home comparison database. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Medicare Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heron's Key has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.75 hours per resident per day, with 1.70 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 29.6%, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,015.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Heron's Key.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heron's Key is certified for 30 beds with an average daily census of 16.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Heron's Key is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 31, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Heron's Key scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2533130800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2533130800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505531?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.