Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Washington Soldiers Home
ORTING, WA · 97 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 29, 2025
CMS Certification Number 505516 · first certified January 2007
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WA
36 citations — more than 64% of the 193 certified nursing homes in WA. Compared within WA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 12.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to November 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in WA are typically surveyed 12–15 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 320 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
10 of the 36 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 36 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 36 |
| Median facility in WA | 31 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 7, 2023 | 10 |
| July 18, 2024 | 15 |
| August 29, 2025 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-08-29 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 3 | 2025-08-29 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 3 | 2025-08-29 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-07-18 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-08-29 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 2 | 2025-08-29 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 2 | 2024-07-18 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-08-29 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 10
- Smoke Deficiencies 10
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Services Deficiencies 4
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 10 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 10 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Services Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 29, 2025 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2025) |
July 18, 2024 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| E-0023 | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Waiver has been granted (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 16, 2024) |
June 7, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 13, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 13, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 13, 2023) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 10, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.