Heron’s Key in Gig Harbor, Washington, operates primarily as an assisted-living community. Residents who need short-term help can arrange respite stays, and people managing diabetes receive routine monitoring and support. Speech therapy is available on site, allowing residents with communication or swallowing challenges to continue therapy without leaving the campus.

The community is secured, offering controlled access for safety. Licensed nurses coordinate medication management, and occupational and physical therapists provide scheduled sessions to maintain or improve mobility and daily-living skills. Specialized services include optometry, dentistry, podiatry, hospice coordination, incontinence and ambulatory care, as well as massage therapy. A memory-support program is delivered in areas designed to accommodate memory loss, and staff members are trained to assist residents who need that added structure.

Apartments and suites are pet friendly and vary in size and layout. Depending on the residence selected, features may include kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, individual climate control, and handicap-accessible design. Shared areas offer outdoor courtyards, walking paths, raised garden beds, a central fireplace, piano and organ, and on-site parking, but not every accommodation includes every listed feature.

Dining follows an all-day schedule with restaurant-style service. A professional chef prepares meals that can be ordered as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, organic, low-sodium, no-sugar or traditional options, and international dishes rotate through the menu. Guests are welcome to join residents for meals, and snacks are available between dining periods.

Residents have access to an activity center, library and computer lounge, woodworking shop, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga. Social calendars include clubs, intergenerational events, Montessori and reminiscence programs, sensory-based activities, live music, karaoke, dances, birthday parties, happy hours, and organized outings.