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Cottesmore Of Life Care in Gig Harbor, WA

Cottesmore Of Life Care is a nursing home community in Gig Harbor, WA.

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Cottesmore Of Life Care in Gig Harbor, WA

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  • Interior

    Cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table decorated with sunflowers.

  • Outdoors

    A residential house with a covered porch and landscaped garden.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy, well-lit room featuring a single hospital bed with a side table and a large window.

  • Windows

    A cozy patio with wooden chairs, surrounded by vibrant plants and flowers.

  • Dining

    A meal consisting of ham, green beans, cornbread, and mashed potatoes on a plate.

  • Rehabilitation

    An elderly person receiving physical therapy support for rehabilitation.

2909 14Th Avenue Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

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4.9 from 116 reviews
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Overall Review of Cottesmore Of Life Care

common 40 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and helpfulness

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind and responsive.

Across many visits and family experiences, reviewers describe staff members as polite, friendly, and willing to go out of their way. Multiple comments also highlight staff attention during admission, rehab progress, and everyday check-ins, with families saying they felt supported. A few reviewers contrast care experiences by noting how the staff helped more than they had seen elsewhere.

common 35 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept environment

Reviewers repeatedly mention a clean, comfortable setting.

Residents’ family members and visitors frequently point to cleanliness, organization, and a well-maintained building. Several also describe the smell and overall condition as fresh, along with inviting, nicely decorated spaces. A small number of comments still raise concerns, but the general impression of upkeep stays consistently positive.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support

Rehabilitation care is a recurring strength in reviews.

Many reviewers mention rehab progress and positive therapy experiences, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. Some families specifically call out knowledgeable therapists and say their loved ones were working toward getting home. One comment also notes a difference in progress compared with other rehab places that were considered.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food and dining impressions

Food is mentioned as a positive part of the experience.

A few reviewers describe the community’s meals positively, including mentions of food quality and room service. At the same time, there are limited dining details overall, so impressions are not as consistent as staff and cleanliness. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and meal service choices aligned with special dietary restrictions described in the amenities.

  • A meal consisting of ham, green beans, cornbread, and mashed potatoes on a plate.
caveat 2 reviews mention this

Short staffing impacts therapy

Some reviews mention staffing shortfalls, especially around therapy.

While most feedback is positive, a couple reviewers note staffing being short, including a specific concern about physical therapy coverage. One comment ties the staffing issue to an overall perception of being short-staffed and credits the hardworking team despite the gaps. These remarks stand out because they contrast with the otherwise frequent praise for attentiveness and responsiveness.

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Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Dr Jonathan L. Ritson, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Pacific Northwest Eye Associates (1.6 miles)
  • Harbor Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Franciscan Ear, Nose & Throat Associates - Gig Harbor (1.6 miles)
  • Hill Kathy Harbor Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Optimal Wellness (1.8 miles)
  • Donner Charles S MD (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Pharmacy Compounding Solutions (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)

Parks

  • Five Mile Drive (2.1 miles)
  • Point Defiance Park (2.1 miles)
  • Kandle Park (2.4 miles)
  • Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park (2.6 miles)
  • Titlow Park (2.7 miles)
  • Ancich Waterfront Park (3.7 miles)
  • Eddon Boat Park (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Anthony's At Point Defiance (2.4 miles)
  • The Beach Tavern At Titlow (2.6 miles)
  • Boathouse 19 (2.8 miles)
  • Tides Tavern (3.2 miles)
  • The Harbor General Store (3.3 miles)
  • Peaks and Pints (3.3 miles)
  • Ale House Pub & Eatery (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gig Harbor Ambulatory Surg Center (2.6 miles)
  • MultiCare (4.5 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (5.1 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church (3.7 miles)
  • Agnus Dei Lutheran Church (5 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Grand Cinema (5.5 miles)

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