Best Skilled Nursing in Gig Harbor, Washington
13 communities found
Gig Harbor lists 12 skilled nursing communities, all residential in style, with an average rating of 4.5 across 11 rated communities and 683 reviews read. Medicare star data is available for three of these communities, averaging 3.7 stars, with one earning five stars and two rated four or higher.
- 13communities
- 4.6average rating, 12 rated
- 725family reviews read
Cottesmore Of Life Care
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.8(410)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Agape Senior Care Adult Family Homes
Gig Harbor, Washington
5(21)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Agape Adult Family Home - Somerset
Gig Harbor, Washington
5(12)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Heron'S Key
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.7(63)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Penrose Harbor at Heron's Key
Gig Harbor, Washington
5(9)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Islandview Adult Family Home LLC
Gig Harbor, Washington
5(5)
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Harbor Place at Cottesmore
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.6(18)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $3,795/moGig Harbor Court
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.5(34)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mercy Care Adult Family Home
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.8(4)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Family First Adult Family Homes
Gig Harbor, Washington
4.3(27)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
SYNERGY HomeCare
Gig Harbor, Washington
5(1)
Home care · no referral needed
Caldera Care
Gig Harbor, Washington
3.6(18)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Gig Harbor
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.8 (410 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 108 units
Cottesmore of Life Care carries a 4.8 Google rating across 403 reviews, part of a larger campus offering assisted and independent living too.
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Agape Senior Care Adult Family Homes
5 (21 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Agape Senior Care as a warm, home-like alternative to larger facilities, with attentive care and strong family communication, rated 5 stars across 21 reviews.
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Agape Adult Family Home - Somerset
5 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This adult family home is described as clean, warm, and personally attentive, with a bright, home-like setting rather than an institutional feel.
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4.7 (63 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 30 units
Heron's Key holds a 4.7 Google rating from 62 reviewers, offering independent living alongside on-site assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise round-the-clock nursing care, attentive therapy staff, and cleanliness, describing successful recoveries from surgery or injury at Penrose Harbor.
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Islandview Adult Family Home LLC
5 (5 reviews)· Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Islandview Adult Family Home offers a small, family-like setting with attentive caregivers, clean surroundings, and good communication with families.
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4.6 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most families describe Harbor Place at Cottesmore as a clean, well-run community with attentive staff, good food, and an active social calendar, and many appreciate that residents can move between independent living,…
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4.5 (34 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers describe a warm, well-run community with attentive staff, good food, and an active social calendar, and several specifically praise the memory care team's kindness. A handful of reports raise serious…
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Family First Adult Family Homes
4.3 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Family First offers small adult family homes with 24-hour care, mostly described as warm and clean, though one account raises staffing and supervision concerns.
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3.6 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Caldera Care draws mixed reviews, with families praising warm, dedicated CNAs while others raise concerns about medication management and maintenance.
What families say about skilled nursing in Gig Harbor
Counted across the review summaries of 13 Gig Harbor communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, noted at 83% of communities, along with cleanliness at 50% and a warm, home-like feel at 42%. Communication with families appears as a strength at 42% of communities but as a concern at 58%, while cost and billing is the most common complaint, at 67%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 85%
- Cleanliness 62%
- Food and dining 38%
- Communication with families 38%
- Warm, home-like feel 38%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 69%
- Communication with families 62%
- Staff attitude 23%
- Food and dining 15%
“I cannot say enough good things about Cottesmore Social Services. Valarie did an outstanding job with my husbands continuation of care. She truly worked magic. I wish I could double the stars on this review, because Social Service deserve it!”
“Moving to Herons Key 7 years ago was one of the best decisions my husband and I have made. Making new friends, becoming part of a active and engaging senior community has been been way more than we expected.”
“Wonderful care above and beyond from Nurse Jessica. She provides the compassion and skills we need while managing her staff who perform a wide variety of helpful functions.”
Skilled Nursing in Gig Harbor: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 4 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (12), 24-hour staff (12), wheelchair accessible (12), housekeeping (12), medication management (12), laundry service (11).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Washington
Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.
The full picture for the state: Skilled Nursing in Washington.
Skilled Nursing near Gig Harbor
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Place7.2 mi | 24 | 4.6 / 5 | 7.2 mi |
| Tacoma8.3 mi | 53 | 4.2 / 5 | 8.3 mi |
| Federal Way11.9 mi | 30 | 4.4 / 5 | 11.9 mi |
| Des Moines13.7 mi | 29 | 4.7 / 5 | 13.7 mi |
| Port Orchard14 mi | 15 | 4.4 / 5 | 14 mi |
| Burien16.2 mi | 7 | 4.4 / 5 | 16.2 mi |
| SeaTac16.4 mi | 9 | 4.5 / 5 | 16.4 mi |
| Auburn17.7 mi | 42 | 4.5 / 5 | 17.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 13 communities listed in Gig Harbor, 725 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Gig Harbor ask about.
- Home Care in Washington: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Gig Harbor: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Gig Harbor, Washington?
MyLivingChoice lists 13 skilled nursing long term care communities in Gig Harbor, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Gig Harbor are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Agape Senior Care Adult Family Homes (5★, 21 ratings), Agape Adult Family Home - Somerset (5★, 12 ratings), Penrose Harbor at Heron's Key (5★, 9 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Gig Harbor?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Gig Harbor has independent living (13 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), assisted living (11 communities), memory care (6 communities), at-home care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Gig Harbor?
Families rate Gig Harbor skilled nursing long term care communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 725 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Gig Harbor skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 13 Gig Harbor communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 85%), cleanliness (mentioned for 62%), food and dining (mentioned for 38%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (69%), communication with families (62%), staff attitude (23%).
How do Gig Harbor nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Gig Harbor carry an overall star rating, averaging 4 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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