Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home
Walla Walla, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505530) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,358
Phone: (509) 394-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home reports total nurse staffing of about 6.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.8%.
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home is a government (state)-owned nursing facility in Walla Walla, WA, certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 77.4 residents. The facility participates in both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since March 5, 2018.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. The breakdown of the four CMS star ratings is as follows: Health Inspection rating of 3, Quality Measure (QM) rating of 4, and Staffing rating of 5. The overall rating reflects a composite of these three domains.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.8% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00. There have been 0 payment denials recorded. There is no indication in the provided data of an abuse icon being displayed or of Special Focus Facility status for this location.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; verify current details directly at the official Care Compare listing for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 22.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,358.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily census of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by the State of Washington (government-owned); no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 5, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (3 stars here), Staffing (5 stars), and Quality Measures (4 stars), which combine into an Overall rating (4 stars) for the facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 509-394-6800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 509-394-6800 to arrange a tour and ask specific questions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505530?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.