HERON'S KEY
4340 BORGEN BLVD NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How HERON'S KEY Compares
HERON'S KEY is a 30-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gig Harbor, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Washington average of 2.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% 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: 7.1% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Washington average of 4.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERON'S KEY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERON'S KEY with other nursing homes in Gig Harbor.
What keeps HERON'S KEY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HERON'S KEY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.1% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HERON'S KEY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERON'S KEY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HERON'S KEY's rating advantage in Gig Harbor?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERON'S KEY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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