Washington Veteran Home - Retsil is a nursing home community in Pt Orchard, WA.
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1141 Beach Drive, Pt Orchard, WA 98366
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe a veteran-centered setting supported by veterans for veterans.
Multiple residents and families describe this as veteran-focused, including a program connected to homeless veterans. One review also highlights it as a state-run retirement option for veterans and their families. Reviews that mention ongoing care describe support that fits that veteran-centered model, not just day-to-day caregiving.
Many residents and families say the staff provides consistently caring support.
A recurring theme is supportive, attentive staffâpeople describe feeling the team took good care and treated them with respect. Several reviewers call out specific staff roles, while others focus on the day-to-day experience of being greeted warmly and supported during care needs. Even amid complaints, one negative review still indicates there was active involvement from staff, but it was not always effective.
Residents and families frequently mention the building is clean and well kept.
Several reviews explicitly comment on cleanliness and how well the community is maintained. Another review describes the facility as beautiful, with rooms that feel practical and common areas that look cared for. Together, these mentions suggest visitors and families notice upkeep as part of the overall experience.
Residents describe opportunities for activities and social time.
Reviews mention scheduled or community-style activities, including resident life beyond basic care. Families also describe recreation support and community events such as a trick-or-treat for children. One review specifically connects the communityâs approach to socialization and everyday access through public transportation.
Some reviewers report serious problems with care knowledge and follow-through.
While many residents describe strong support, a couple of reviews raise major concerns about care decisions and responsiveness. One review alleges inadequate knowledge and problems related to oxygen needs, while another describes delays, buck-passing, and difficulty getting requests handled. These comments stand out as the strongest negative experiences reported in the set.
Some families say visiting rules and communication were frustrating.
Several reviewers describe friction around visitationâespecially limits that felt unclear or difficult during the pandemic period. One review also recounts not receiving the expected level of follow-up after a change in care, including lack of instructions and limited communication. Another family describes being told restrictions in ways that affected their ability to spend time together, which contributed to disappointment.
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240 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesWashington Veteran Home - Retsil is located at 1141 Beach Drive, Pt Orchard, WA 98366 in Kitsap County, Washington
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