Washington Soldiers Home
1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360 · (360) 893-4515
Government - State · 97 certified beds
Washington Soldiers Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 14 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Washington average is 15.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,358 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 29, 2025 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 29, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.August 29, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.August 29, 2025 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.August 29, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 29, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 29, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 29, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 29, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.August 29, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.August 29, 2025 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.August 29, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.August 29, 2025 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.August 29, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 19, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 8, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,358August 29, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.27 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.77 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 97 |
| Average residents per day | 89.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Washington Soldiers Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.