Explore Open Rooms

1 Contact details
2 What type of senior care service are you looking for?
3 What budget do you have in mind for senior care?
4 How soon do you need to find care?
5 Additional details

Thank you for your interest!

Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.

Assisted Living Home

Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Assisted Living Home

Old Cheney Rehabilitation

5431 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68512 View map
Overview of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is an elegant community that focuses on personalized care that allows for efficient senior living care. They make a home for its residents when they ‘get back home’; they consist of a team of dedicated staff ready to accommodate the needs of its residents with compassionate care. Seniors can rest assured that they can find comfort and convenience all around the campus and all throughout their stay.  Old Cheney is a warm and welcoming home-like environment that boasts successful personalized care that leads to a speedy recovery.

Old Cheney is a results-driven community that provides full support and care to get one to recover as soon as possible. They provide nurses, physicians, and therapies who cultivate the wellness of its residents as efficiently as possible. 

(531) 739-3200

Managed by Christian Koenig

Administrator

Christian Koenig serves as the Administrator at Old Cheney Rehabilitation. He is a key contact for prospective residents and families, overseeing the community’s operations to ensure quality care and a welcoming environment. Christian is dedicated to supporting individuals during their recovery journey with professionalism and warmth.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Nebraska average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
2/5
Nebraska average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 26m per day

This home provides 3% more nursing time per resident than the Nebraska average.

Nebraska average: 4h 19m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 47

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Nebraska average
Occupancy rate 48.9%
Residents per day (avg) 27
Occupancy rate
48.9%
Residents per day (avg)
27

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6.7M
Operating loss
-$566.3K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$6,680,460.00
Operating loss
$-566,297.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
50.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $7.2M
Bed community size
47-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Services

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
49%
In line with Nebraska average
Occupied beds
23 / 47
Average residents 54 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: LANCASTER

Ownership & operating entity

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is legally operated by SNF LINCOLN OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, and administrated by Kylee Johnston.

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
47 units
Total beds
47 units

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term and acute care

Contact Information

Fax: (531) 739-3299

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor Policy: Open visiting hours; guests must check in at the front desk.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private suites
on-site salon
nutritious meals
state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment
activities including social hours
movie nights
bingo
and board games.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Old Cheney offers a wide range of activities for patients, including social hours, movie nights, bingo, and board games.
Specific Programs
Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nutrition Services, Medication Management, 24/7 Medical Care
Operating Hours
Open visiting hours

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
All meals are made fresh daily by the in-house chef, with options to dine in rooms or the dining room. Special meals are crafted for patients recovering from cardiac events or managing diabetes.
Contact Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

10 visits/inspections

3 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 life safety inspections

Results

2 with issues

8 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:June 21, 2023
Type:Renewal

14 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Nebraska average 4.3


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 22

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4.4

Nebraska average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Nebraska average: 0.5

22 moderate citations More info Nebraska average: 17.2

0 minor citations More info Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. May 22, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Lincoln The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.

AVIVA Woodlands
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lincoln
107
No
12
Bailey Pointe Assisted Living at Van Dorn
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lincoln
84
No
55
Old Cheney Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lincoln
47
No
46
Country House at Lincoln (70th & O)
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lincoln
-
No
70
Country House at Lincoln (84th & Pine Lake)
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Lincoln
-
No
23

Places of interest near Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Address 3.9 miles from city center — 1.63 miles to nearest hospital (NuSpine Chiropractic)

Address 5431 S 16th St, Lincoln, NE 68512

Calculate Travel Distance to Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Add your location

Address

Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 89
Employees 64
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 2.97:1
38% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average ratio: 2.15:1

Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 7.8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 15,107
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 41
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

6.7%

1,010 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 16 Licensed Practical Nurse: 6 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant2516415,95191100%8.2
Registered Nurse8082,25691100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse56111,7248492%9.6
Speech Language Pathologist5051,2368391%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant3037586470%7.1
Nurse Practitioner3037316976%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician6065377582%5.9
Administrator2025176875%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014895965%8.3
Qualified Social Worker2022816268%4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1012683437%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide2021492629%5.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011872629%3.3
Medical Director011651314%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113189%3.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist10131910%3.4
41 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 92%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 91%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 76%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 82%
2 Administrator
% of Days 75%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 65%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 37%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 29%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 9%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
30 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
18 residents (60%)
Medicaid
6 residents (20%)
Private pay or other
6 residents (20%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.6
33% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 30.1
29% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 23.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.7%
28% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.5%
25% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 26.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.5%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
34% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
27% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.8%
30% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 19.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 93.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.6%
22% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 80.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
70% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 2.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.7%
25% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 75.9%

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Financial Aid for Nebraska Seniors

Get financial aid guidance

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).

~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Tour Icon
Planning a tour? Check our touring checklist.
Chat Icon
Thinking of living here? We can help you speak to a current resident