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

Inspection record 30% of score 49
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 99
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 47
Context 5% 100

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-day6.083.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.560.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.47≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year19%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $15,935

Inspection citations (26 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E February 27, 2026

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 24, 2025 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
February 27, 2026Fine$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.