Heron's Key

    4340 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    New welcoming community exceeds expectations

    I moved here recently and I'm very pleased - brand-new, beautiful facility and grounds, well-appointed apartments, pond-side trails, and maintenance-free living. The staff feel like family: compassionate, professional, and always helpful; dining is restaurant-quality and activities are abundant (lectures, outings, fitness, resident-led programs), with on-site therapy and continuing care for peace of mind. Overall it's an outstanding, welcoming community that met and even surpassed my expectations, with only minor kinks to iron out.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.48·(60)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Comprehensive on-site care levels (independent, assisted, skilled, rehabilitation)
    • 24/7 nursing and on-site physician access
    • Robust physical and occupational therapy services
    • Competent, compassionate caregiving staff
    • Restaurant-quality, made-to-order dining
    • Extensive calendar of activities including resident-led programs
    • Frequent off-site cultural and regional outings
    • Modern, well-appointed apartments with private bathrooms
    • Scenic waterfront and wooded grounds with trails and gardens
    • Abundant on-site amenities (gym, salon, clinic)
    • Welcoming, family-like community culture
    • Maintenance-free living and supportive services
    • Nonprofit ownership and mission-driven orientation
    • Dog-friendly environment

    Cons

    • Elevated admission fee
    • Ancillary fees for select dining options and outings
    • Limited capacity for popular activities and outings
    • First-come, first-served activity sign-up processes
    • Inconsistent administrative responsiveness and weekend availability
    • Restrictive visitation flexibility during public-health events
    • Variable resident social compatibility
    • Occasional front-desk customer-service issues

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is consistently characterized as a modern, well-appointed continuing-care community with strong clinical resources and an active social program. Reviewers emphasize the new construction, attractive natural setting on Gig Harbor, and nonprofit orientation. The balance of clinical services, social opportunities, and on-site amenities creates a campus-style offering that appeals to people seeking maintenance-free living with access to higher levels of care if needed.

    Care and staff: Care quality and staffing are frequent strengths in the reviews. Families and residents describe 24/7 nursing coverage, on-site physician access, and robust rehabilitative services (PT/OT) that support short-term rehab stays and longer-term needs. Staffing is commonly described as compassionate, competent, and resident-focused; many reviewers highlight personalized attention and a family-like atmosphere. At the same time, some reviewers identified administrative and front-desk responsiveness as variable, with isolated customer-service issues and limited weekend administrative availability that can affect inquiries and coordination.

    Dining and activities: Dining is often described as restaurant-quality with made-to-order options and lower daily meal prices, though there are references to supplemental charges for select menu items and some outings. The activity program is broad, including both on-site classes and frequent off-site cultural trips (museum visits, theater, regional excursions). Popular outings and events can reach capacity quickly; activity sign-ups are typically handled on a first-come, first-served basis and waiting lists are common for highly requested trips, which may frustrate some residents.

    Facilities and management: The campus is noted for clean, modern living units with private bathrooms, well-maintained grounds, trails, and pond-side settings. On-site amenities such as a gym, salon, and clinic support independent living preferences. Management is generally seen as engaged, with a nonprofit mission that some reviewers view positively. Patterns in the reviews suggest management strengths in clinical and program development, while administrative processes (customer service at reception, weekend staffing, clarity about ancillary charges) are areas with more mixed feedback.

    Notable patterns and trade-offs: The prevailing sentiment is highly positive—strong clinical resources, high-quality meals, enriching activities, and a supportive community. Trade-offs to consider include an elevated entrance cost and ongoing ancillary fees for certain dining options and outings, potential limitations on access to popular activities because of capacity controls, and occasional variability in administrative responsiveness. Prospective residents and families who prioritize comprehensive care, rehab capability, and an active social environment will find many strengths here; those for whom initial cost, weekend administrative access, or guaranteed participation in every outing are primary concerns should seek clarifications during touring and the contracting process.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Heron's Key

    Heron's Key is located at 4340 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA, 98332.

    About Heron's Key

    Heron's Key is a Life Plan Community, sometimes called a Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC, that offers several levels of care all in one place, so you'll find independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care right on the same campus, and there are apartments and cottages in many floor plans so people can pick what feels comfortable. There's a focus on making things easier for residents, and the community takes care of housekeeping, building and grounds maintenance, and even has washers and dryers right in each residence, which is a nice touch for folks who like their own space. The community uses a resident-first approach, so people have a say in social activities and programming through committees, and the staff is trained to be attentive and professional, working to meet everyone's needs whether that's help with daily activities in assisted living or more medical care through skilled nursing at Penrose Harbor, which has all-private suites with private baths, on the campus. Memory care is available for those who need extra support, and the area is secure with exit alerts and outdoor spaces so residents can stay safe but still get outside.

    For those who want to stay busy or active, there are walking trails, a fitness center, workshops, wellness programs, organized exercise like Tai Chi and weight lifting, and cultural, social, and educational events, sometimes led by residents themselves. The on-site dining program stands out because meals are prepared by a professional chef and feature options like vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, organic, and international cuisine, and there's restaurant-style dining along with a private dining room for special gatherings, plus room service for times when people want to eat in their own residences. The location puts residents close to local dining and shopping, and there's scheduled transportation for doctor visits, errands, and events. The grounds and apartments are beautiful and well planned, with air conditioning, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and designated parking spaces. The health clinic and other on-site healthcare services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory support, and health services like medication management, diabetic care, and incontinence care, aiming to provide everything someone might need as they age. Heron's Key gives people a full range of retirement living options under predictable costs, offers all the conveniences to support an active, connected life, and takes pride in an engaging and friendly community among neighbors.

    People often ask...

    Heron's Key offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 39 photos of Heron's Key on Mirador.

    Yes, Heron's Key allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 4340 Borgen Blvd, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

    No, Heron's Key does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2425
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity49 residents
    ExpiresOctober 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    1

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    02 Oct 2025Life Safety
    Found no deficiencies during the visit. No violations were observed.
    01 Aug 2025Inspection
    Investigated a tuberculosis (TB) testing deficiency and found that a staff member’s initial TB test was performed about five months after hire, with a second test later completed; the deficiency was corrected prior to survey.
    • TB testing timing deficiency
    15 May 2025Life Safety
    Investigated the May 15, 2025 complaint and found no deficiencies.
    06 Feb 2025Life Safety
    Investigated the space heater complaint and found no violations.

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