Washington State Veterans Homes

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs operates four state veterans homes, Washington Soldiers Home in Orting (128 beds), Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard/Retsil (240 beds), Spokane Veterans Home (100 beds), and Walla Walla Veterans Home (80 beds). All four are Medicare and Medicaid certified and provide 24-hour skilled nursing care, medical care, and pharmacy services. Under VA regulations, Washington State is authorized a maximum of 1,687 state home nursing home beds for veterans based on projected need. Supportive programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational activities, social services, volunteer programs, hospice, nutritious meals, religious programs, transportation, laundry, and beauty/barber shops.