Washington State Veterans Homes
24-hour skilled nursing care at four state-run facilities for veterans and eligible family members.
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Verified September 30, 2026 against dva.wa.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Healthcare — Washington
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Spouses, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Where it applies
- Washington
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Washington State Veterans Homes?
Washington State Veterans Homes is a Washington healthcare benefit for veterans, spouses, survivors. 24-hour skilled nursing care at four state-run facilities for veterans and eligible family members.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Spouses
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Honorable discharge required
- Washington residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Served in any branch of U.S. Armed Forces, including National Guard. Honorable discharge (or VA-benefit-eligible). Washington state resident. Spouses of residents, surviving spouses (widows/widowers) of eligible veterans, and Gold Star parents who lost a child in service are also eligible.
What Washington State Veterans Homes covers
Covers
24-hour nursing care, medical care, pharmacy services, physical/occupational therapy, recreational activities, social services, hospice, meals, laundry, and transportation at four state-run facilities: Washington Soldiers Home (Orting), Washington Veterans Home (Port Orchard/Retsil), Spokane Veterans Home, and Walla Walla Veterans Home. Payment accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, third-party insurance, and private pay. Veterans rated 70-100% service-connected may have nursing care covered by federal VA.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- dva.wa.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Washington State Veterans Homes
Who qualifies for Washington State Veterans Homes?
Washington State Veterans Homes is for Veterans, Spouses, Survivors; available to any veteran; washington residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Washington State Veterans Homes?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Washington State Veterans Homes?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.