Heron's Key

We moved in the first month HK opened. We left behind a lot but have gained so much more. We are thankful every day that we moved in. I knew there would be many interesting people living here and there are. What I hadn't counted on was what a supportive community it would be. That was a special bonus. The staff are also amazing and so people centered. It is a great place to live and gets better each day.

I am so sorry that someone had a negative experience at Heron's Key. I would encourage you to come back and come inside to give us a second chance. I have lived at Heron's Key for 2 years. I have found the residents to be so caring and considerate. It was a hard decision for me to give up my home and move here, but it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Living here has surpassed my expectations. And I appreciate the friendliness of all the neighborhoods around us and know that the majority of us would return that friendliness.

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 Heron’s Key Independent Apartments. We loved our home, but my wife’s 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 Heron’s Key staff, resident artists (my wife being one), writers, woodworkers, gardeners, intellectuals, fun-makers, pet-romping, and fitness buffs, activities and opportunities—we 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 Heron’s Key for my wife; but in January 2020, Robin’s 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.

Heron’s 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. Heron’s Key is a new facility, with beautiful grounds, well-appointed apartments, and loads of special amenities. It’s 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 couldn’t be happier with the choice we made to move to Heron’s Key.