Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s… is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

4340 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 View Map

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key is a Memory Care Home in Washington

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s… is a Memory Care Home in Washington

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Overview of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Nestled in the charming Harbor Hill neighborhood overlooking the scenic town of Gig Harbor, Washington, Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a distinguished senior living community that caters to senior living, senior rehabilitation, and assisted living needs. Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key prides itself on offering a serene and engaging environment where residents can thrive in retirement.

With a commitment to enhancing the well-being of seniors, this assisted living community provides a wide range of amenities and services that foster a vibrant and fulfilling senior living experience.

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Home Information HERON'S KEY
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents tend to stay here longer than similar facilities across the state.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
49
Occupancy
67.7%
Total Bed Days Available
29565
Avg. Length of Stay
123 days
Avg. Residents per Day
20
Finance
Home Revenue
$22,595,067.00
Payroll Costs
$6,180,292.00
Profit
$-8,363,433.00
Total Home Costs
$31,664,844.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
27.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
505531
Owner Name
HERONS KEY
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Pierce
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
73
Total Discharges
72
% Medicare Admissions
71%
% Private Pay Admissions
29%
% Medicare Discharges
75%
% Private Pay Discharges
25%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.88 hrs
Number of Fines
1
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
1802
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1802
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
18693
Bed community size
49-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
OP
Facility Type
BH
License Expiration
October 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 2425
County: Pierce

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Address 41.4 miles from city center

Address 4340 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

69
Total Staff
57
Employees
12
Contractors
12,128
Total Hours (Quarter)
20
Avg Staff/Day
6.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse117.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse58.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant327.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
48 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
2.6hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.2%
of total hours from contractors
877 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant320325,58991100%7.5
Registered Nurse110112,26791100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse5056135459%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014976066%8.3
Administrator1014725965%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3034438695%2.8
Speech Language Pathologist0113526066%5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0553145459%5.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1012232932%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0111923842%5
Dietitian1011316369%2.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant011933%3
Qualified Social Worker022544%1.1
Medical Director011333%1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011322%1.3

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2022 – Nov 2024)

4
Inspections
33
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
8.25
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
31
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
7
21% of total
Quality of Life & Care
7
21% of total
Pharmacy Services
5
15% of total
Infection Control
3
9% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
3% of total
Environmental
1
3% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 32
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (WA)
Avg Citations (State)
48.9
This Facility: 33
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 15, 2024 D EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 C Nursing ServicesF0732 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Resident RightsF0559 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 F Resident RightsF0572 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 E Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 E Resident RightsF0625 Corrected
Jan 08, 2024 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jan 08, 2024 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Jan 08, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Aug 31, 2023 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Abuse/NeglectF0943 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Infection ControlF0881 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 E Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Care PlanningF0638 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 E Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Sep 20, 2022 D Resident RightsF0582 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
15 Total Residents
Private Pay/Other 15 (100%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.6 Score
14% better than avg State avg: 10.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
24.2 Score
16% worse than avg State avg: 20.9

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
10.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
0.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.3%
Depressive Symptoms
3.5%
Falls with Major Injury
1.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
38.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
27.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.2%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
34.3%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0% 14% better than avg State: 88.1%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
5.3% 270% worse than avg State: 1.4%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $15K State avg: $82K 82% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 State avg: 1.8
Compared to State Average Facility: $15K | State Avg: $82K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Aug 2023 - Aug 2023)

Aug 31, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$15K
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics:
    High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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