WASHINGTON STATE WALLA WALLA VETERANS HOME

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How WASHINGTON STATE WALLA WALLA VETERANS HOME Compares

WASHINGTON STATE WALLA WALLA VETERANS HOME is a 80-bed government-owned nursing facility in Walla Walla, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.0%) is above the Washington average of 2.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Walla Walla, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Washington average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.7% — worse than the Washington average of 15.2% (49% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7% (88% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Washington average of 4.5%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Walla Walla

Walla Walla sits in Walla Walla County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

11,020 (18.1%)

Median age

37.5 years

Median household income

$60,615

Median home value

$244,400

Demographics for Walla Walla County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Walla Walla.

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