CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 5054992026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Cottesmore Of Life Care

2909 14Th Avenue Northwest · Gig Harbor, WA 98335 · Pierce County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds108CMS provider file
Recent citation rows65current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-2792026-02-279
Cycle 22025-01-13182025-01-138
Cycle 32024-02-08112024-02-0810
02 / CITATION DETAIL

65 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 13 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0577Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0607Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0692Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · HEALTHF0806Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-26
2026-02-27 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0753Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-02-27 · FIREK0926Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-25
2026-01-09 · HEALTHF0689Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-28 · complaint
2025-08-18 · HEALTHF0760Severity G · isolated actual harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-02 · complaint
2025-01-13 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-12
2025-01-13 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-27
2025-01-13 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-27
2025-01-13 · HEALTHF0623Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-27
2025-01-13 · HEALTHF0625Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-27
2025-01-13 · HEALTHF0645Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-27
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-08-18Fine$11,3620
2023-10-26Fine$18,2330
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/1996
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/1996
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • LOCKWOOD, RYANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/31/2023
  • VERLINDA, CATHYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/02/2024
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/1996
  • HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
  • DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/1996
  • GIG HARBOR OPERATIONS, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/1996
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/1996
  • BUTNER, NANCYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/16/2018
  • FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/26/1996
  • LOCKWOOD, RYANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/31/2023
  • PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/06/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.32per resident day
RN hours1.14per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.54per resident day
Staff turnover44.3%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.