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WA SOLDIERS HOME

Washington Soldiers Home and Colony, located on 181 acres in the beautiful Puyallup Valley near Orting, serves residents needing skilled-nursing care.

Established in 1891, this was the first of three homes built for Washington state veterans.

Washington Soldiers Home & Colony  
PO Box 199 - 1301 Orting/Kapowsin Hwy
Orting, WA 98360
Call 360/893-4515 for a tour of this facility.     
Driving Directions

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 Aid and Attendance

War-time veterans and their survivors may qualify for an income-based benefit from the Federal VA called Veterans Pension and Survivors Pension . An additional benefit called Aid & Attendance may also be provided to veterans or survivors needing additional help.

If you need more information on these benefit programs, please call us at
1-800-562-2308 or e-mail us at benefits@dva.wa.gov.

 
 
  
 

Historical Summary
1891-1991

Traumatic Brain Injury
Housing Plan Study

Projects for Veterans with TBI at the Washington Soldiers Home

Dining facility

The Soldiers Home serves veterans in a quaint rural setting. Each summer residents and family members enjoy the annual family picnic with fun and games for all ages.

Resident room in skilled nursing facility
Here is an example of a private
room in the skilled care facility.