COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE

2909 14TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335 · CCN 505499 · 108 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-08-18 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0760, severity G)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2023-10-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.72

state median 3.78

Weekend staffing gap

−13%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.79

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

44%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $29,595 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-08-18	Fine	$11,362
2023-10-26	Fine	$18,233

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 2 · Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 34

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-27	F0577	Resident Rights Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-02-27	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-01-09	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-18	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0790	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-01-13	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-30	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0808	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-02-08	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-10-26	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-08-30	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-30	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE, GIG HARBOR” at medicare.gov/care-compare.