Heron’s Key

Print Date: August 25, 2026 9:39 am

Source URL: https://mylifesite.net/communities/herons-key-gig-harbor-wa

Community Snapshot

Year Established	2017
Type of Retirement Community	CCRC/Life Plan
Name of Parent Organization	Emerald Communities
Name of Management Company	Emerald Communities
Tax Status	Not-for-Profit
Pets Allowed?	Yes
Pet Restrictions	Yes (None lbs limit)
Region	West

Independent Living

Number of Independent Living Residences	176-200
Types of Residential Living Options Offered	Apartments Cottages/Villas (single-story, connected)
Maximum Number of Bedrooms Offered	2
Maximum Number of Bathrooms Offered	4
Range of Floorplan Sizes	729 sq ft - 1800 sq ft
Basements/bonus rooms available with any residences?	No

Residency Contracts and Pricing

Types of Residency Contracts Offered	Lifecare (Type A)
Refund Options (for entry fee contracts)	50% Refund, 75% Refund, 90% Refund, Declining Balance Refund
Range of Entry Fees- Single Occupancy	$196,200 - $841,200
Range of Entry Fees- Double Occupancy	$227,200 - $872,200
Range of Monthly Fees- Single Occupancy	$3,771 - $6,741
Range of Monthly Fees- Double Occupancy	$5,286 - $8,256
Notes on Contracts and Pricing	Monthly Service fees at Heron's Key provide a full array of top-notch services and amenities, including a wide array of wellness programs, walking trails, scheduled entertainment and much more. And, if ever needed in the future, unlimited days of Assisted Living, Memory Care or Skilled Nursing are included in your monthly service fee (additional costs for meals and ancillary supplies apply.)

Care Services

Types of Care Services	Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
Number of Assisted Living/Personal Care Residences	27
Number of Memory Care Residences	None
Number of Semi-Private Skilled Nursing Residences	None
Number of Private Skilled Nursing Residences	21-30
Healthcare Center Licensing	Medicare Certified
CMS rating for Skilled Nursing Center (if Medicare Certified)	5 stars
Can residents hire their own caregivers in independent living?	1
Notes on Care Services	Penrose Harbor at Heron's Key provides Assisted Living in all private, one-bedroom apartment homes along with the comfort of a detailed plan of daily assistance and care based on individual needs.

Services and Amenities

Services and Amenities Offered	Art Studio Billiards Table Cards Game Area Casual Dining Bistro Cafe Community Garden Community Outreach Programs Community Social Events Concierge Rideshare Extra Storage Spaces Fitness Center Fitness Classes Group Outings Guest Lodging Guest Suites Hair Salon Healthcare Center Health Clinic Library Lifelong Learning Classes Md Pa Or Lpn On Site Multi Purpose Room Nail Salon Services Parking Assigned Spaces Parking Covered Patio Outdoor Sitting Area Performing Arts Events Personal Trainers Fitness Instructors Private Dining Areas Religious Study Groups Scheduled Transportation Spa Massage Services Special Interest Clubs Unscheduled Transportation Walking Nature Trails Wi Fi Residences Woodworking Shop
Nearest Hospitals (Within a 15-mile radius)	St. Anthony Hospital (2.0 mi), Tacoma General Hospital (15.0 mi)
Nearest Colleges or Universities (Within a 15-mile radius)	University of Puget Sound (11.0 mi)
Additional Notes	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 assure you unlimited lifetime access to exceptional on-site care at predictable costs.