Contact Us
1301 Orting Kapowsin Hwy
Orting, WA 98360
Main Soldiers Home Number
(360) 893-4515
Admissions:
- (877) 838-7787
- SophieP@dva.wa.gov
For Transitional Housing Program Inquiries contact:
360-895-4371
thp@dva.wa.gov
More Info
- Brochure
- Application
- Resident Benefit Plan
- Homes Frequently Asked Questions
- Orting History
- Cemetery Overview
- Dont Be a Victim of Pension Poaching
Medicare A Statement
Our Homes provide Medicare A rehabilitative services for veterans or their widow(er) needing care following a qualifying hospital stay.
Veterans Village Tiny Home Project
Looking for information on the Veterans Village Tiny Home Project being built by Quixote Communities at the Soldiers Home? Visit http://www.quixotecommunities.org/orting-veterans-village.html or call Jaycie at (360) 791-8999.
Join the WDVA Team!
Visit careers.wa.gov to learn about open positions at your WDVA.
Email: recruiting@dva.wa.gov
Statistics
Serves 128 residents
The Washington Soldiers Home is located on 181 acres in the beautiful Puyallup Valley near Orting.
Established in 1891, this was the first of four homes built for Washington state veterans.
Eligibility
All Washington State Veterans Homes are Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities. To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Require Nursing Home Level care (The Soldiers Home does not provide Assisted Living Care.)
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Served at any time, in any branch of the United States Armed Forces including the National Guard;
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Received an honorable discharge;
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Reside in Washington State;
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Be the spouse of a resident or widow of an eligible veteran;
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Or be a Gold Star Parent who lost a child while serving in the armed forces.
Veterans rated 70%-100% Service Connected Disabled, or whose service connected disability is the reason nursing care is needed, may have their nursing home care paid by the Federal VA. We also accept Medicare, Medicaid, 3rd Party Insurance and Private Pay.
Applications
To request an application by mail, click here and provide your mailing address. Or, call 1-877-VETS-R-US (1-877-838-7787) for more information.
For additional information on the cost of care in a State Veterans Home, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Serving our Veterans
Our State Veterans Homes are Medicaid and Medicare Certified and provide 24-hour nursing care, medical care and pharmacy services. We provide a number of supportive programs and services such as:
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Physical Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Recreational Activities
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Social Services
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Volunteer Programs - Find out more
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Hospice
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Nutritious Meals
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Community Involvement
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Religious Programs
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Transportation
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Laundry
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Beauty & Barber Shops
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Fishing Pond (Orting)
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Patriotic Internment Services