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Cheney Care Center
2219 North 6th Street, Cheney, WA 99004
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cheney Care Center is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Cheney, Washington, certified for 54 beds and caring for about 35 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Washington median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 23, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 92.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 38.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Spokane Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 52 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 92.6 | 69.4 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38.8% | 51.4% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $8,278 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Aug 2025, 5 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×39 E ×7 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jul 2026 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | F | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 22 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
| 11 May 2023 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 38.8%, RNs 42.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.9% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.5% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Cheney Care Community.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney Care Community | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/22/1976 |
| Cheney Care Community | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/27/1976 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Spokane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regency At Northpointe | Spokane | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 12.5 | $8K | 9 May 2025 |
| South Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center | Spokane | 113 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 26.5 | — | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Spokane Veterans Home | Spokane | 100 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 47 | 47.0 | — | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Emerson Health & Rehabilitation | Spokane | 99 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 39.4 | — | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Sunshine Health & Rehab | Spokane | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 86.5 | — | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Alderwood Manor | Spokane | 85 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 59 | 69.4 | — | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Lakeland Village Nursing Facilityabuse icon | Medical Lake | 93 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 28.0 | — | 4 May 2026 |
| Royal Park Health and Rehabilitation | Spokane | 164 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 56 | 34.1 | $112K | 5 May 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Spokane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cheney Care Center been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has Cheney Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cheney Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cheney Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cheney Care Community and Cheney Care Community. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cheney Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.