Cheney Care Center
Cheney, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505346) · 54 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (509) 235-6196 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cheney Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cheney Care Center reports 4.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
Cheney Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Cheney Care Center is a 54-bed skilled nursing facility in Cheney, Spokane County, Washington, operating under non-profit (other) ownership and certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1989. The facility currently serves an average of 34.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cheney Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average for Washington (3.21). Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.93, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
Regarding the facility's penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials on record — meaning Cheney Care Center currently has no federal fines or payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status designation associated with this facility in the supplied data.
There is no indication in the data of a chain affiliation, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures and inspection reports before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cheney Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cheney Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 38.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for Cheney Care Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cheney Care Center is certified for 54 beds and has an average of 34.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated under non-profit (other) ownership; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Cheney Care Center was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Cheney Care Center scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 509-235-6196 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 509-235-6196 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Cheney Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505346?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.