Washington Soldiers Home
1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E · Orting, WA · 98360 · 3608934515
97 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,358 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C August 29, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
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.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505516 · certified since January 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.