COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE
2909 14TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
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How COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE Compares
COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE is a 108-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gig Harbor, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.0%) is above the Washington average of 2.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 108 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gig Harbor, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.9% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7% (164% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.0% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE with other nursing homes in Gig Harbor.
What keeps COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.0% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 108 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE's rating advantage in Gig Harbor?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor sits in Pierce County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 122,692 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $76,438
- Median home value
- $336,600
Demographics for Pierce County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gig Harbor.
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