Cheney Care Center
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
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)
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