Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Serving residents needing skilled nursing care, Cheney Golden Age Home is a 40-bed nursing facility in Cheney, Kansas. Under Amy Bennett’s ownership, it welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents, providing flexible coverage options for families. With a 90 percent occupancy rate and an average resident stay of 410 days, the home maintains a stable, established community of occupants receiving ongoing long-term care.
The facility provides comprehensive nursing support, with total nursing care averaging 4 hours 52 minutes per resident daily. Staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse aides, and other care personnel available 24/7. Beyond basic nursing, Cheney Golden Age Home offers rehabilitation services and respite care, making it a resource for longer-term stays and shorter-term recovery needs following hospitalization or medical events. Daily life here includes activities like group outings, shopping trips, and community events that engage residents. On-site amenities span dietary services, a beauty shop and barber shop, and religious services for spiritual needs. Practical conveniences include a coffee bar, snack refrigerator, and laundry services. The facility also features a tornado-safe room, reflecting the safety considerations vital to the Kansas region. Cheney Golden Age Home is found in a somewhat walkable area with a Walk Score of 40, so some nearby services are accessible on foot, while most trips need transportation. The neighborhood character supports residents and visiting family members relying on driving for local errands and activities.
Historically, state inspections have focused on areas spanning resident dignity and privacy, care plan management, fall prevention, and infection control. Cheney Golden Age Home has demonstrated its commitment to addressing these areas over time, with its current compliance status reflecting corrected deficiencies.
Cheney Golden Age Home is administered by Jessica Martin.
In Kansas, the Department for Aging and Disability Services, Survey and Certification Commission performs the unannounced inspections required for facility licensing and federal certification.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | KS Average | vs. KS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 134 | 100 | This facility has 34% more total deficiencies than a typical Kansas nursing home (134 vs. KS avg 100).↑ 34% worse |
State average 4.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
State average 26.9
State average 6.07
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.9
State average: 0.9
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,667 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 22 | 63 | 8,902 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,948 | 91 | 99% | 7.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 19 | 23 | 1,743 | 90 | 98% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,679 | 91 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 56 | 61% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 263 | 52 | 57% | 5.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 52 | 57% | 3.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 63 | 23 | 25% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 17 | 18% | 2.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 47 | 36 | 39% | 1.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 4 | 4% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9% | 1.3 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Cheney Golden Age Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cheney's city center to Cheney Golden Age Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the KS Dept. for Aging & Disability Services (KDADS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Larksfield Place Independent Living | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Wichita | 80
Facility
80
KS AVG
69
Rank
#59 / 223 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#1 / 206 | +30% | 5.57
Facility
5.57
KS AVG
4.63
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#19 / 141 | -8% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 13
Facility
13
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#14 / 144 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
KS AVG
6.1
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#29 / 144 | - | 80 | A+ |
32
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32
KS AVG
46
Rank
#252 / 363 | Larksfield Place Retirement Communities, Inc | $24.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$24.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#6 / 143 | $11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#6 / 143 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
47.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#118 / 143 | 175181 | ||||
| Brewster Place | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Topeka (South/Southeast 1) | 141
Facility
141
KS AVG
69
Rank
#10 / 223 | - | - | 6.62
Facility
6.62
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#7 / 141 | -64% | +43% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
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#1 / 144 | 19
Facility
19
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#48 / 144 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#87 / 144 | - | 76 | A+ |
56
Facility
56
KS AVG
46
Rank
#124 / 363 | Melissa Reynolds | $20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#5 / 143 | $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#5 / 143 | 65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#112 / 143 | 175044 | ||||
| Regent Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare | NH AL HC IL MC RC SNF | Wichita (Bradford Place) | 84
Facility
84
KS AVG
69
Rank
#54 / 223 |
84.6%
Facility
84.6%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#82 / 206 | +10% | 5.17
Facility
5.17
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#37 / 141 | +6% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 14
Facility
14
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#17 / 144 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#44 / 144 | - | 71 | - |
28
Facility
28
KS AVG
46
Rank
#269 / 363 | Legend Senior Properties | $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#21 / 143 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#35 / 143 | 61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#122 / 143 | 175527 | ||||
| Wichita Presbyterian Manor | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wichita (Orchard Park) | 132
Facility
132
KS AVG
69
Rank
#14 / 223 |
34.8%
Facility
34.8%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#197 / 206 | -55% | 4.86
Facility
4.86
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#48 / 141 | +19% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 18
Facility
18
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#38 / 144 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#71 / 144 | 1 | 46 | - |
41
Facility
41
KS AVG
46
Rank
#216 / 363 | Wichita Presbyterian Manor | $15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$15.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#19 / 143 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#39 / 143 | 34.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
34.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#130 / 143 | 175301 | ||||
| Cheney Golden Age Home | NH SNF | Cheney | 40
Facility
40
KS AVG
69
Rank
#192 / 223 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
KS AVG
76.8
Rank
#38 / 206 | +17% | 4.87
Facility
4.87
KS AVG
4.63
Rank
#48 / 141 | -28% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
KS AVG
$49.2k
Rank
#1 / 144 | 17
Facility
17
KS AVG
26.9
Rank
#32 / 144 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
KS AVG
6.1
Rank
#119 / 144 | - | 36 | - |
40
Facility
40
KS AVG
46
Rank
#220 / 363 | Amy Bennett | $4.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KS AVG
$7.3M
Rank
#106 / 143 | $2.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 08/2024
KS AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#87 / 143 | 65%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
65%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
KS AVG
47.9%
Rank
#24 / 143 | 175399 |
Cheney Golden Age Home has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to KS state health department records, Cheney Golden Age Home's license number is 175399.
Cheney Golden Age Home's occupancy is 90%.
No, Cheney Golden Age Home has a no-pet policy.
Cheney Golden Age Home is registered as a non-profit in KS.
Jessica Martin is the administrator of Cheney Golden Age Home.
Cheney Golden Age Home has 40 beds.
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