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The Lodge at Mallard's Landing

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, welcoming, and compassionate staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

7083 Wagner Way Nw, Gig Harbor, WA 98335136 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: WA DSHS — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 129 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The Lodge at Mallard's Landing is highly regarded for its beautiful environment, engaging activities, and compassionate care staff. However, families should be aware of past reports regarding medication management and management turnover; we recommend asking specifically about current medication safety protocols and the stability of the nursing leadership team during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

129 reviews on Google
The Lodge at Mallard's Landing is a well-regarded senior living community in Gig Harbor that families frequently praise for its beautiful grounds, welcoming atmosphere, and dedicated staff members. While many reviewers highlight the facility's strong activities program and compassionate care, there are recurring reports of management turnover and occasional concerns regarding medication management and staffing consistency.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0Meds4.0Memory8.0Comms7.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Warm, welcoming, and compassionate staff
  • Beautiful, clean, and well-maintained facility
  • Robust and engaging activities program
  • Helpful and informative marketing/admissions team

Concerns

  • High management and staff turnover (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times and responsiveness issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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14 reviews posted between Feb 9, 2026Feb 13, 2026 · 14 were 5-star
12 reviews posted between Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026 · 12 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that resident and family input to improve the day-to-day experience here?
  • 2With a community of 136 residents, how do you ensure that the staff remains consistent and familiar with each resident's personal needs over time?
  • 3I've heard wonderful things about your activities program; could you walk me through what a typical social calendar looks like for someone who enjoys staying active?
  • 4Given the importance of health, what specific protocols and double-check systems do you have in place to ensure accuracy in medication management?
  • 5When a resident needs assistance, what is your process for ensuring timely responses, and how do you monitor those response times throughout the facility?
  • 6How does your leadership team support the staff to ensure that the warm, compassionate environment mentioned by so many families remains a priority?

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Key Review Excerpts

My father has been living at The Lodge at Mallards Landing for about a year and a half. This is the second community he has lived in and I have absolutely nothing but wonderful things to say. Honestly, every single person I have had the chance to interact with has been extremely positive, helpful, caring, and has gone above and beyond for my father.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

We had both our parents at ML in Memory Care and could not be happier with the care they received during their stay and during hospice. All staff were kind and professional. I can't imagine doing their job.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★

The new administrative staff have been very open to hearing residents’ concerns and suggestions, and have already implemented positive changes. I was needlessly concerned before moving about the quality of the food and the choices.

Resident · 2023★★★★★
Source: 129 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: WA Dept. of Social & Health Services

7total
30deficiencies
Aug 14, 2025Fire

The inspection report dated 2025-08-14 indicates that all violations noted during previous related inspections have been corrected and the status is 'Approved'.

Extension CordsIFC 603.6

Extension cord used as permanent wiring in the 2nd floor staff lounge.

Owner's ResponsibilityIFC 701.6

Facility failed to provide an inventory of fire-resistance-rated construction and failed to conduct/maintain records of annual inspections.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1

Fire block foam used is designed for residential/non-rated construction only; incorrect firestop system used.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5

Missing documentation for annual flow testing and 5-year FDC hydro testing; bent sprinkler head in cooler; blocked heads in garage.

Operations and MaintenanceIFC 904.13.5

Kitchen suppression pull station blocked by storage boxes.

Unobstructed and UnobscuredIFC 906.6

Fire extinguishers blocked by storage boxes and a cart.

Smoke Alarm MaintenanceIFC 907.10

Unable to provide documentation showing resident room smoke alarms have been tested.

Securing Compressed Gas ContainersIFC 5303.5.3

Kitchen CO2 cylinders not secured.

Circuit Identification and AccessibilityNFPA 72 10.6.5.2

Fire alarm circuit breaker in main electrical room missing required lock device.

NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and TestingNFPA 80 5.2.4.1

Multiple fire-rated door deficiencies found; facility requires audit.

Sprinkler TestingNFPA 25 13.7.2 / 13.8.5

No annual forward flow testing or 5-year hydro testing performed.

Fire DrillsGroup I/E/R2

Failed to conduct twelve planned/unannounced fire drills; missing drills for specific shifts in Q2, Q3, and Q4 2024.

Dec 30, 2024Inspection

This is an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on 10/15/2024.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320

Facility failed to ensure 2 of 9 staff members were delegated by an RN to administer insulin to a resident, resulting in untrained staff administering medications.

Dec 30, 2024Enforcement
$400.00Report

Letter serves as formal notice of a $400.00 civil fine for an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on October 15, 2024.

Intermittent nursing services systemsWAC 388-78A-2320(1)(a)(b)

The licensee failed to ensure two staff were delegated by an RN to administer two types of insulin to one resident. Resulted in untrained staff administering medications, putting resident at risk of harm.

Aug 12, 2024Investigation

Follow-up inspection on 09/11/2024 (Compliance Determination 47069) found that these deficiencies were corrected.

Electronic monitoring equipment Resident requested useWAC 388-78A-2690Corrected Aug 12, 2024

Facility failed to remove a camera in a resident's room that was recording audio and video without obtaining proper consent from all affected residents and without posting required notification signage outside the room.

Feb 23, 2024Investigation

There is also a cover letter included in the set (dated 04/11/2024) which references Compliance Determination 39644 (completed 04/11/2024) noting that the previously cited WAC 388-78A-2210-1-b deficiency was corrected.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Mar 11, 2024

The facility failed to ensure a resident received ordered insulin for three days due to failure to re-order medication, leading to elevated blood glucose levels and hospitalization. Staff also documented inaccurate administration records.

Sep 18, 2023Investigation

Includes follow-up documentation from 11/15/2023 confirming that the cited deficiency WAC 388-78A-2210 was corrected.; The document notes this is a 'consultation' regarding a potential deficiency, stating 'The evidence available did not rise to the level of a citation in regard to this issue.' The facility is not required to submit a plan of correction for this specific item.

Storing, securing, and accounting for medicationsWAC 388-78A-2260

Narcotic liquid medication (Oxycodone) for one resident was found to have a portion removed and replaced with water. No harm resulted. Evidence did not rise to the level of a citation.

Medication servicesWAC 388-78A-2210Corrected Sep 18, 2023

Facility failed to ensure 3 of 5 residents received medications as ordered: R1 did not receive laxatives leading to bowel blockage; R2 missed estrogen inserts leading to UTI; R4's blood pressure medication was withheld without proper protocol.

Jun 12, 2023Fire

The inspection conducted on 04/17/2023 resulted in a 'Disapproved' status. A follow-up inspection on 06/12/2023 noted that all previously identified violations had been corrected.

Working Space and ClearanceIFC 604.3 2018

Decorative trees found blocking corridor electrical panels on floors 2 and 3.

Penetrations - Maintaining ProtectionIFC 703.1 2018

Unapproved penetration repair in mechanical room corridor wall near apartment 101; unprotected floor penetration around network cabling in second floor phone/cable room.

Inspection and MaintenanceIFC 705.2 2018

Various door issues: sagging stairwell and nurses office doors; loose handle on apartment 334; unapproved door stopper on laundry door; propped open fire doors in cinema and laundry rooms.

SignsIFC 705.2.2 2018

Missing required 'FIRE DOOR—KEEP CLOSED' signage on cinema and laundry room doors.

Door OperationIFC 705.2.4 2018

Memory care kitchen fire door failed to self-close and latch.

Duct and Air Transfer OpeningsIFC 706.1 2018

No documentation provided for fire/smoke damper inspection/testing in past 4 years.

Testing and MaintenanceIFC 903.5 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018

No documentation provided for dry sprinkler system full flow trip testing in past 3 years.

Fusible Link MaintenanceIFC 904.5.2 2009, 2012, 2015, 2018

Facility must perform a heat serval for the kitchen hood to determine required fusible link rating.

CabinetsIFC 906.8 2015, 2018

Memory care staff lack keys to unlock fire extinguisher cabinets.

Inspection, Testing and MaintenanceIFC 907.8 2018

Smoke detector in main soiled laundry room was hanging from ceiling wiring.

Hardware HeightIFC 1010.1.9.2 2015, 2018

Memory care courtyard gate latch installed above maximum 48-inch height.

Lock and LatchesIFC 1010.1.9.4 2018 WAC 51-54A

Padlock found on memory care courtyard exit gate; staff unaware of key location for emergency egress.

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