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Complaint Investigation

Cheney Care Center

May 29, 2026 · Cheney, WA · 2219 North 6th Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 54
Provider ID 505346
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

CHENEY CARE CENTER in CHENEY, WA — inspection on May 29, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

was placed on end-of-life care/comfort measures and subsequently passed away at the hospital.

on that same date to the hospital and their return to the facility was not anticipated. In an interview

get assistance, but would not wait for staff to assist.

Staff C stated fall interventions included frequent checks, toileting every two hours, reminding the resident to wait for assistance, and even though the interventions were being done, the resident continued to fall.

Staff C stated frequent checks were checks done randomly, no set schedule or times, throughout the shift to make sure the resident was safe and didn't need anything.

When asked if a one-to-one staff or a sitter had been talked about or tried, Staff C stated the family was asked about increasing their visits, but a sitter or one-to-one staffing had not been tried or discussed that they were aware of. In an interview on 05/29/2026 at 10:56 AM, Staff B, Licensed Practical Nurse, stated Resident 1 was impulsive and knew to wait for staff, but would not wait.

Frequent checks were done and Resident 1's room was moved closer to the nurse's station for better visibility, but no discussion of a sitter or one-to-one staffing occurred that they were aware of. In an interview with Staff A, Director of Nursing, on 05/29/2026 at 11:25 AM, the following investigation findings and concerns were discussed: lack of adequate supervision to prevent falls and not ensuring care plan interventions were developed/implemented and revised timely.

Staff A acknowledged that the baseline care plan was not developed within the required 48-hour time frame of admission and safety/fall interventions were not reviewed/revised timely.

With regards to providing a sitter or one-to-one staffing for Resident 1 to help prevent falls, Staff A stated Resident 1's frequent falls would be an indication for a sitter, and it had not been discussed or considered.

Reference (WAC): 388-97-1060(3)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHENEY, WA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from CHENEY CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.