CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Cheney Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cheney, Washington with 54 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
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No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHENEY CARE COMMUNITY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Apr 22, 1976 |
| GESCHKE, GARY | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 1979 |
| JULSEN, VANESSA | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2016 |
| GESCHKE, GARY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 1979 |
| GANNON, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 2025 |
| CHENEY CARE COMMUNITY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Apr 27, 1976 |
| GANNON, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 2025 |
| JULSEN, VANESSA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2016 |
| GANNON, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 2025 |
| JULSEN, VANESSA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2016 |
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