Nursing homes in Gig Harbor, WAS
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gig Harbor, part of the Pierce area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.7★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Gig Harbor, Washington, have access to three nursing home facilities located across the 98332 and 98335 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars. Within Pierce County, Heron's Key stands out as the highest-rated option, currently holding a perfect 5-star designation. Families can utilize these standardized quality metrics to evaluate local long-term care options effectively.
Rating distribution
avg 3.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Gig Harbor
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- HERONS KEY1 home
What to look for in Gig Harbor
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 3 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gig Harbor
| HERON'S KEY HERONS KEY · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| GIG HARBOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.