Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home
92 Wainwright Drive · Walla Walla, WA · 99362 · 5093946800
80 certified beds Government - State
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,935 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2026 | Fine | $15,935 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505530 · certified since March 5, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.