Washington Soldiers Home
Nursing Home · Orting, WA
CMS certification number505516
Contact & location
1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy EOrting, WA 98360
Pierce County
- Phone
- (360) 893-4515
- ZIP code
- 98360 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 97
- Residents per day
- 89.2 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- State of Washington Washington Soldiers Home
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 2007
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.27 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.77 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.79 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.7 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 29, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 31 health · 36 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate foot care. F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-08-29 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-13 |
| 2025-04-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-23 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2023-06-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
| 2023-06-07 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-07-12 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,358 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Fine | $10,358 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Department of Vete (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Buttitta, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilbert, Solomon (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Murray, Daniel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Puente, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buttitta, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Puente, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Washington State Department of Vete (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Westhoff, Terrance (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Washington Soldiers Home?
Washington Soldiers Home has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.
How many beds does Washington Soldiers Home have?
It has 97 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.
Has Washington Soldiers Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,358 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Washington Soldiers Home?
(360) 893-4515. The facility is located at 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy E, Orting, WA 98360.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.