Cottesmore Of Life Care
Nursing Home Facility
2909 14th Avenue Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Cottesmore Of Life Care is a senior care community located in Gig Harbor, WA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Gig Harbor area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (253) 851-5433.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 108 beds, Cottesmore Of Life Care is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Gig Harbor average about 25 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Gig Harbor average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.
The community is located in Pierce County, WA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 38 problems at Cottesmore Of Life Care. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $11,362.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Cottesmore Of Life Care offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 108
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 44%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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