COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE

2909 14TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

Facility Assessment 7 federal violations at this facility remain unresolved. Inspectors recorded 2 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — elevated deficiency count.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	1.09 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 39 Outstanding 7 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 2
CMS Ratings Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).	Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5) Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	36/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

2 actual harm issues found among 39 total deficiencies. 32 corrected. — 7 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (February 27, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0607 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0806 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

E Potential harm — pattern F0692 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0697 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

C No harm — widespread F0577 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

G Actual harm — isolated F0760 Status: Corrected

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 2, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 28, 2026

Inspection cycle 2 (January 13, 2025)

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 27, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0757 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 27, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0761 Status: Corrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 27, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.