Washington Soldiers Home and Colony is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility that was established in 1891. The home is built for Washington state s veterans. It provides a wide range of services, including assisted and independent living, long-term care, Medicaid-certified 24-hour nursing care, medical benefits, and pharmacy and rehabilitation services. It additionally offers physical and occupational therapies, recreational activities, social services, hospice, transportation, meals and religious programs. It also offers laundries, beauty salons and barbershops and fishing ponds. The home is operated by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs and is located in Orting, Wash.