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Herons Key
4340 Borgen Blvd Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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Herons Key Description
Heron’s Key senior living community in Gig Harbor, Washington, is a natural extension of the active Northwest lifestyle you love. It’s a resident-first, maintenance-free approach that lets you focus on the things you want to do rather than the things you have to do. Plus, as the only community in the area offering true Life Care, Heron’s Key assures you unlimited lifetime access to exceptional on-site care at predictable costs.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers express deep affection for the facility, citing its great staff, supportive community, and the variety of engaging programs and amenities available.
- Residents appreciate the beautiful grounds, well-appointed apartments, and the overall environment that promotes a sense of belonging and happiness.
- The decision to move to Heron's Key is often described as one of the best decisions made by the residents, highlighting the facility's ability to exceed expectations and provide a comfortable, safe, and friendly living space.
- Staff members are praised for being caring, friendly, helpful, and always polite, contributing significantly to the positive living experience at Heron's Key.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviewers report negative experiences, including less than positive interactions with other residents and staff members.
- Concerns are raised about the management, with one reviewer describing it as toxic and expressing disappointment in how the facility operates behind the scenes, particularly in the care and advocacy for residents.
- There is a call for giving the facility a second chance despite some negative experiences, suggesting that not all experiences have been positive for visitors or potential residents.
Mixed Feedback:
- While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the community, staff, and living conditions, there are notable exceptions that highlight areas for potential improvement, particularly in management and staff-resident interactions.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 31, 2018
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 30
Total current residents: 24
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 4
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $13423
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2022-09-16 | 2022-10-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-12-10 | 2020-01-03 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide emergency officials' contact information. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish methods for sharing information. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-11-14 | 2019-02-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-04 | $5,769 |
| 2021-09-20 | $650 |
| 2022-01-04 | $10,775 |
| 2022-01-04 | $7,004 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Gig Harbor which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 8,753 (very small town).
- The average income is $141,554, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 40
- Average Temperature: 54.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 162 days of rain, 13 days of snow and 188 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 8.81 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.55 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 7.55 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.51 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 183.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Costco
0.4 miles awayAlbertsons
0.4 miles awayThe Harbor General Store
2.1 miles awayLocal Boys Taproom
2.3 miles awayBridgeway Market
2.4 miles awayTransportation
Point Defiance Terminal
5.3 miles awayBus Stations
Purdy Park and Ride
2.6 miles awayKimball Dr P&R Bay 4
2.8 miles awayKimball Dr P&R
2.9 miles awayTalequah Ferry Terminal
4.5 miles awayPt Defiance Ferry Terminal
5.3 miles awayBanks
Umpqua Bank
0.5 miles awayKeyBank
0.5 miles awayChase
0.6 miles awayKitsap Bank
2.5 miles awayU.S. Bank
2.5 miles awayHospitals
Saint Anthony Hospital
0.9 miles awayMultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
9.5 miles awayMary Bridge Children's Hospital
9.6 miles awayMultiCare Allenmore Hospital
9.6 miles awaySaint Joseph Medical Center
10.3 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.4 miles awaySavon Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayBartell Drugs
3.6 miles awayRite Aid
4.0 miles awayOlympic Pharmacy
4.1 miles awayDentists
Harbor Hill Dentistry (Kim Rioux, DDS)
0.4 miles awayRichard Coyner DDS. Family Dentistry
2.2 miles awayGig Harbor Family Dental
2.4 miles awaySunrise Dental
2.5 miles awayPacific Dental
3.9 miles awayParks
Shaw Park
0.1 miles awayMcCormick Forest Park
0.9 miles awayCrescent Creek Park
1.1 miles awayDonkey Creek Park
1.4 miles awayAustin Park
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Tacoma Mall
11.4 miles awayThe Commons At Federal Way
13.7 miles awayNorth Perry Avenue Mall
15.9 miles awayThe Outlet Collection Seattle
16.8 miles awayTitusville Station
17.0 miles awayCulture
Gallery Row
2.2 miles awayWild Wonders Outdoor Theater
5.1 miles awayTacoma Musical Playhouse
7.7 miles awayBlue Heron Education Center
7.9 miles awayVashon Center for the Arts
7.9 miles awayRestaurants
Qdoba Mexican Food
0.3 miles awayTeriyaki
0.5 miles awayMorso
1.3 miles awayAnthony's at Gig Harbor
1.4 miles awayMarketPlace Grill
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