WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME
1301 ORTING-KAPOWSIN HWY E, Orting, WA 98360
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME Compares
WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME is a 97-bed government-owned nursing facility in Orting, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.0%) is below the Washington average of 15.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.0% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (74% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Washington average of 2.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME with other nursing homes in Orting.
What keeps WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.0% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.2% here versus 4.5% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WASHINGTON SOLDIERS HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Orting
Orting sits in Pierce County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 122,692 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $76,438
- Median home value
- $336,600
Demographics for Pierce County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Orting.
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