Heron's Key at Gig Harbor

I've chosen Heron's Key for my 'Forever Home' and it's the best decision that I've ever made! Knowing that I'll always have a beautiful, caring,comfortable and safe place to live surrounded by friends and an excellent, supportive staff makes Heron's Key 'My Happy Place - Forever Home!'

Among the best decisions my wife Robin and I ever made was to leave our above the bay home with its captivating view of Mount Rainier, and move to Herons Key Independent Apartments. We loved our home, but my wifes fragile health made clear a need to free ourselves from demanding property maintenance and flights of stairs. For her sake, I told myself, we moved. Our hard decision was rewarded by the unexpected delight of friendly neighbors, a marvelous Herons Key staff, resident artists (my wife being one), writers, woodworkers, gardeners, intellectuals, fun-makers, pet-romping, and fitness buffs, activities and opportunitieswe found we could be as busy or uninvolved as we wished. Most importantly, we found solid friendships. What began as a good sense move became the best move, ever. I thought I moved to Herons Key for my wife; but in January 2020, Robins unexpected death revealed more. Our move was for both of us. When Robin died, I was gently wrapped in the caring of our community. No one invaded my precious privacy; no one allowed me to feel isolated or alone. I did not have the mountain or the shore, but I had the nearby trails in the woods and peaceful ponds. I had an indescribable community of caring people. I am home.

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Herons Key is an amazing place. After moving here in early 2019, my wife and I quickly found new friends, have participated in a myriad of engaging programs that entertain and educate us, and have enjoyed our regular walks along the lovely trails around the grounds and adjacent protected woodlands. Herons Key is a new facility, with beautiful grounds, well-appointed apartments, and loads of special amenities. Its a nonprofit facility, and we have found the staff to be singularly focused on the health, well being, and emotional fulfillment of the residents. We couldnt be happier with the choice we made to move to Herons Key.

Caring and friendly staff. Easy to work with and available for questions. Nice big suites