Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Gig Harbor, WA
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Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Gig Harbor, WA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, WA, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing or nursing home care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 49 beds, Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom suites, giving a resident a single private living space. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary therapy after an illness or hospital stay. Fitness and wellness programming gives residents an organized way to exercise, and rehabilitation services support therapeutic care.

Chef-prepared meals are coordinated with an on-staff nutritionist, bringing nutritional planning into daily dining. Pets are allowed, and the pet-friendly living program supports residents who want to keep a pet with them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Chris Lucero is the director.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 53.2% Above WA avg. ▲ 53.2% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 75.3% Above WA avg. ▲ 75.3% Above WA avg.WA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 40.7% Above WA avg. ▲ 40.7% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 23.6% Above WA avg. ▲ 23.6% Above WA avg.WA average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 60 nursing homes we track in Washington for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 53% · WA 4h 14mThis facility: 6h 30m per resident per day, 53% above the Washington average of 4h 14m (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #1 / 60Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 60 nursing homes we track in Washington for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 60 Washington facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
6h 30m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +250% above Washington average

1 of 6 metrics below Washington average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant240245,61192100%7.3
Registered Nurse140142,41892100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse8086596470%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2025226773%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014886166%8
Other Dietary Services Staff30347092100%3
Mental Health Service Worker1014485358%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist0223906267%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0333845964%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0222794549%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1012253033%7.5
Dietitian101341718%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111344%3.1
Qualified Social Worker011678%0.9
Medical Director011433%1.2
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011433%1.2
24 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
14 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
Coverage 73%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 49 Rank #59 / 69Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 59th out of 69 nursing homes we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #58 / 80Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 58th out of 80 nursing homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
36 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
16

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
345 days

About This Community

License Details

StatusOp
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026 Expires in 8 days
CountyPierce
License Number2425

Awards

Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report

Leadership

ContactKrida, Rebecca (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Room Types
1 Bedroom

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This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.

Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
2 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (93% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (90% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 228.0 This facility has 93% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (2 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 93% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.33.1 This facility has 90% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington nursing home (0.3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 90% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 69.0 This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (6 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Feb 2026

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections
4 ↓ 54% · WA 8.7This facility: 4, 54% below the Washington average of 8.7 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
19 Rank #2 / 61Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 61 nursing homes we track in Washington for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington State average, with a ranking across all 61 WA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 62% · WA 49.6This facility: 19, 62% below the Washington average of 49.6 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.75 Rank #22 / 61Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 61 nursing homes we track in Washington for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 61 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 23% · WA 6.18This facility: 4.75, 23% below the Washington average of 6.18 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 19 of 19 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 19 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · WA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Washington average of 0.3 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
1 ↓ 44% · WA 1.8This facility: 1, 44% below the Washington average of 1.8 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
17 ↓ 64% · WA 47.1This facility: 17, 64% below the Washington average of 47.1 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
1 ↑ 100% · WA 0.5This facility: 1, 100% above the Washington average of 0.5 (among Washington facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Feb 13, 2026 · 3 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Rights, 5 of 19 citations · 7 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Feb 13, 2026 3 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Nov 15, 2024 12 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services minor citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Jan 08, 2024 3 citations
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Aug 31, 2023 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 19 citations
Resident Rights 5 deficiencies (26%)
Quality of Life & Care 5 deficiencies (26%)
Pharmacy Services 3 deficiencies (16%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 2 deficiencies (11%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (11%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (5%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (5%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Penalties and 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 Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $15K Rank #29 / 61Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 61 nursing homes we track in Washington for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Washington average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 61 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
83% lower than Washington average

Washington average: $87K

Number of fines on record 1
48% fewer fines than Washington average

Washington average: 1.9

Payment denials on record Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $15K
Washington average $87K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Penalties issued more than 3 years ago are included in the totals above, not in this list.

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Washington average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 40% · WA 3.6This facility: 5.0, 40% above the WA average of 3.6 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 38% · WA 3.6This facility: 5.0, 38% above the WA average of 3.6 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.2 Score · lower is better ↓ 39% · WA 8.5This facility: 5.2, 39% below the WA average of 8.5 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 22.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 25% · WA 18.0This facility: 22.5, 25% above the WA average of 18.0 (among WA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

9 long-stay measures: 4 better, 3 worse, 2 near WA average

5 short-stay measures: 1 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$369.6KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #9 / 51Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 9th out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$369.6KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #23 / 51Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024 35.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #51 / 51Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 51st out of 51 nursing homes we track in Washington. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Washington average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$23.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.

Admissions
29 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 72%
Private pay 28%
Discharges
24 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 70%
Private pay 30%

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gig Harbor's city center to Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.55 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)

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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Washington average is: 62.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
RC
SNF
Olympia
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 91
Rank #46 / 69
--
2.82
Facility 2.82
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #59 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +54%-33%
$59.8k
Facility $59.8k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #47 / 61
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #23 / 61
4.8
Facility 4.8
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #22 / 61
171-
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 51
Rank #76 / 80
-
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #24 / 51
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #36 / 51
45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 45.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #46 / 51
505514
Puget Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Olympia (Capital Mall Drive Southwest)
108
Facility 108
WA AVG 91
Rank #23 / 69
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #18 / 55
+14%
4.33
Facility 4.33
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #22 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -45%+2%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #24 / 61
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #5 / 61
3.5
Facility 3.5
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #6 / 61
195-
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #62 / 80
-
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #18 / 51
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #25 / 51
53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #37 / 51
505299
Willapa Harbor Care ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Raymond
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 91
Rank #51 / 69
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #30 / 55
+1%
3.59
Facility 3.59
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #48 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -19%-15%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #1 / 61
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #12 / 61
7.5
Facility 7.5
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #44 / 61
-47-
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 51
Rank #78 / 80
Tashina Mcneley$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/202451.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024505349
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 91
Rank #59 / 69
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6.50
Facility 6.50
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #1 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +46%+53%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #29 / 61
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #2 / 61
4.8
Facility 4.8
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #22 / 61
116-
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #58 / 80
Herons Key
$23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #9 / 51
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #23 / 51
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #51 / 51
505531
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Olympia
113
Facility 113
WA AVG 91
Rank #20 / 69
70.9%
Facility 70.9%
WA AVG 77.5%
Rank #38 / 55
-9%
4.24
Facility 4.24
WA AVG 4.24
Rank #26 / 60
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -53%0%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #1 / 61
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #26 / 61
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #20 / 61
180-
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 80
Joel Smith
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $15.9M
Rank #17 / 51
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $9.2M
Rank #18 / 51
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 62.6%
Rank #23 / 51
505243

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Washington

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key is located in Gig Harbor, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

Get Financial aid guidance

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
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

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
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

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General 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

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General 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

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Is Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key in a walkable area?

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key?

According to WA state health department records, Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key's license number is 2425.

When does Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key?

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key's occupancy is 64.3%.

Does Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key on this page.

Are pets allowed at Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key?

Yes, Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the overall rating for Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key?

Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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