Nursing homeActive
Heron's Key
4340 Borgen Blvd Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98332253313080030 certified beds · 16 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 1● 17● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-13
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-15 | Standard | 1110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-08 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-31 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Washington DSHS Aging and Long-Term Support publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-26Record 505531-20260213-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-26Record 505531-20260213-F684
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-26Record 505531-20260213-F790
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F559
F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F572
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F578
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F623
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F625
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F689
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F757
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F812
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F921
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-27Record 505531-20241115-F732
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-01Record 505531-20240108-F757
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-01Record 505531-20240108-F761
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-01Record 505531-20240108-F804
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-09-28Record 505531-20230831-F689
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-31 | Civil money penalty | $15,015 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.70
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 0.94 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.75
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 4.37 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours5.36
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 3.81 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover30%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
Washington
National
Washington 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Washington | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.4% | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.4% | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.4% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 5.0% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herons Key Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Emerald Communities Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Antonucci, James Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Antonucci, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ashley, Johnathan Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chambard, Allan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kilcup, Leroy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| King, Gary Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schneider, Daphne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanhorn, Danna Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wallin, Kay Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Washington.
No county cost figures on file for Pierce.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor Health And Rehabilitation Gig Harbor | 4.2 mi | 2026-06-18 | 11105 |
| Cottesmore Of Life Care Gig Harbor | 5.4 mi | 2026-02-27 | 2322 |
| Eliseo Tacoma | 7.5 mi | 2026-04-22 | 1421 |
| Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound Tacoma | 7.9 mi | 2026-03-19 | 1231 |
| Park Rose Care Center Tacoma | 9.3 mi | 2025-07-02 | 2473 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |