Heron's Key
Scout 100Gig Harbor, WA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Gig Harbor's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
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Agility Health and Rehabilitation
5520 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98467 · Pierce County
60
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (108 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in University Place
Agility Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in University Place, WA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 108 residents per day. It operates as part of the Vertical Health Services network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.55 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.94 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •17 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in University Place, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 108
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Vertical Health Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505473
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,540–$15,810/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tacoma prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.94
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.55
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 17
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-11-25Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-11-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
2025-04-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2025-04-11Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-04-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-04-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-04-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
5520 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Agility Health and Rehabilitation
How much does Agility Health and Rehabilitation cost?
Agility Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the University Place, WA area typically runs $12,540–$15,810 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Agility Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Agility Health and Rehabilitation 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Agility Health and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Agility Health and Rehabilitation?
Agility Health and Rehabilitation has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Agility Health and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 90% full (108 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Agility Health and Rehabilitation offer?
Agility Health and Rehabilitation in University Place, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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