Cottesmore of Life Care
2909 14th Avenue Northwest · Gig Harbor, WA · 98335 · 2538515433
108 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $35,713 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
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.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C February 27, 2026
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 13, 2025
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.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 18, 2025 | Fine | $17,480 |
| October 26, 2023 | Fine | $18,233 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505499 · certified since December 6, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.