nursing home in Orting, WA

Washington Soldiers Home

1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360 · (360) 893-4515

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★4

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Washington Soldiers Home at a glance

Washington Soldiers Home is a 97-bed government nursing home in Orting, Washington (Pierce County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Washington average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 29, 2025) found 15 health citations. The Washington average is 15.8.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,358.

Nursing staff turnover is 40.7% per year (state average 45.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Government - State
Beds
97
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 2007
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Pierce County
CMS Certification Number
505516

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.6 / 5Average
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 54.1 / 53.8 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.27 hrsWashington average4.36 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.27 hrs4.36 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.65 hrs0.94 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.77 hrs2.66 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.79 hrs3.80 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)40.7%45.1%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)33.3%45.4%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility15Washington average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)15169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)143Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)81116.680.6Average

Penalties

This facility1Washington average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$10,358$52,633$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9797107
Average residents per day897686
Occupancy92%79.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility2%Washington average2.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)2%2.6%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.1%4.3%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.8%15.1%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.2%1.6%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)1.5%1%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)22.8%14.2%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)21.3%17.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.6%5.5%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)2.6%17.7%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)12.8%12.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)16.9%22.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)95.8%93.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.7%96%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Washington average1.3%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Washington and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityWashington avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.3%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)93%88.3%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 31 health deficiencies and 36 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 19, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 3, 2026
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0020
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 30, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0687
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 13, 2025
August 29, 2025
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected October 13, 2025
April 8, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 23, 2025
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0018
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 16, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
July 18, 2024
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected August 28, 2024
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0018
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 10, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 7, 2023
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 13, 2023
June 7, 2023
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 12, 2023
June 7, 2023
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 12, 2023
June 7, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 12, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,358 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
August 29, 2025Fine$10,358

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF VETE
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%09/27/2006
BUTTITTA, JAMES
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/21/2025
SMITH, DANIEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE08/20/2025
GILBERT, SOLOMON
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE05/22/2023
MURRAY, DANIEL
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE11/16/2021
PUENTE, DAVID
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
BUTTITTA, JAMES
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/28/2019
PUENTE, DAVID
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE02/01/2023
SMITH, DANIEL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2023
WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF VETE
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/27/2006
WESTHOFF, TERRANCE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE09/01/2020

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Frequently asked questions

What is Washington Soldiers Home's rating?

Washington Soldiers Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Washington nursing homes is 3.3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Washington Soldiers Home receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 15 citations, compared with a Washington average of 15.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Washington Soldiers Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Washington Soldiers Home?

It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Washington Soldiers Home and how do I contact it?

Washington Soldiers Home is at 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360. Phone: (360) 893-4515.

About this data

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