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Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home
92 Wainwright Drive, Walla Walla, WA 99362
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home, in Walla Walla, Washington, is certified for 80 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 11, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.4 hours per resident per day (1.7 RN), above the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 22.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Walla Walla Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 35 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.8 | 33.8 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 22.8% | 42.7% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,358 | $67,616 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Feb 2026, 16 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×23 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jun 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 May 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 16 Sep 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 7 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | Fine | $10,358 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 22.8%, RNs 26.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.6% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.2% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.3% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Department of Vete | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/15/2017 |
| Washington State Department of Vete | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Walla Walla County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr | Walla Walla | 99 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7.1 | $28K | 15 May 2026 |
| Regency At the Park | College Place | 106 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 33.0 | $149K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Washington Odd Fellows Home | Walla Walla | 53 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 100.0 | $68K | 11 Feb 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Walla Walla County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.4 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Washington State Department of Vete and Washington State Department of Vete. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.