Washington State has over 100 years of experience caring for veterans and their families.

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs manages three facilities throughout the state, where veterans are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, in distinctive settings that all provide a sense of belonging unique to veterans.

All three homes share a common goal of providing responsive medical and supportive care to veterans who can no longer provide for themselves.

Currently, admissions is taking applications for all levels of care.  Follow the Printable Application button below to download an application form. To request an application to be sent to you, click here and give us your mailing address. Or, Call 1-877-VETS-R-US (1-877-838-7787) for more information. 

Printable Application (pdf)   Large Print Application (pdf)
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Visitors are always welcome, call the Homes directly to schedule a tour. Directions to Homes

All Washington State Veterans Homes are Medicare and Medicaid certified facilities. To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Served at any time, in any branchof the United States Armed Forces including National Guard;
• Received an honorable discharge;
• Reside in Washington State;
• Or be the spouse or widow of an eligible veteran.

The applicant’s goal can be either rehabilitative care with plans to move back into the community, or long-term residence. In addition to Medicaid certified 24-hour nursing care, no-cost medical benefits and pharmacy services, the homes offer the following supportive services:

• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Recreational Activities
• Social Services
• Volunteer Programs - Find out more
• Hospice
• Nutritious Meals
• Community Involvement
• Religious Programs
• Transportation
• Laundry
• Beauty & Barber Shops
• Fishing Pond (Orting)
• Patriotic Interment Services