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Old Cheney Rehabilitation
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Old Cheney Rehabilitation

CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
5431 South 16Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a 47-bed Nursing Home at 5431 South 16th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Administrated by Kylee Johnston and owned by Ammon Walkers Limited Partnership, the facility is certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Certification Number 285299). Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a premier rehabilitation center in Lincoln, Nebraska, focused on helping patients recover from surgery, injury, or illness. The facility offers personalized treatment plans with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, comfortable private suites, and nutritious meals prepared by an in-house chef.

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is a moderately sized nursing home in Lincoln providing primarily short-term rehabilitation stays. Most residents typically stay a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on. Medicare admissions (63%) typically stay 25 days for short-term rehab. Private pay admissions (30%) typically stay 1-2 months. Medicaid admissions (7%) typically stay 3-4 months. Average length of stay is 35 days. Occupancy rate is 67.9%, below the Nebraska state average of 70.3%.

The CMS Overall Rating of 2/5 stars falls below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Health Inspection Rating of 2/5 stars also falls below the Nebraska average of 2.8/5 stars. The Staffing Rating of 3/5 stars is slightly below the Nebraska average of 3.1/5 stars. The Quality Measures Rating of 2/5 stars falls below the Nebraska average of 2.7/5 stars.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducted 5 total health inspections (vs Nebraska average 4.3). The facility received 22 total citations (vs Nebraska average 18.2), averaging 4.4 citations per inspection compared to the state average of 4.19. No critical citations were issued (100% better than Nebraska average of 0.2). No serious citations were issued (100% better than Nebraska average of 0.5). All 22 citations were moderate in severity and have been corrected. The most recent inspection occurred in May 2025. Top deficiency categories include Resident Rights (5 deficiencies, 23%), Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies, 18%), Infection Control (2 deficiencies, 9%), and Pharmacy Services (2 deficiencies, 9%).

Old Cheney Rehabilitation provides above-average staffing depth and balance. Total nursing hours reach 4 hours 26 minutes per day, 2% above the Nebraska average of 4 hours 20 minutes, ranked #55 out of 129 in Nebraska. The facility employs 8 Registered Nurses (average shift 8.9 hours), 11 Licensed Practical Nurses (average shift 9.6 hours), and 41 Certified Nursing Assistants (average shift 8.2 hours). The facility also employs 5 Speech Language Pathologists, 3 Physical Therapy Assistants, 3 Nurse Practitioners, and 6 Respiratory Therapy Technicians, reflecting comprehensive rehabilitation programming. Contractor staffing comprises 6.7% of total hours.

Old Cheney Rehabilitation operates as a privately-owned community with annual revenue of $6.7 million but reports an operating loss of $566.3 thousand, suggesting financial pressure. Payroll comprises 50.7% of revenue ($3.4 million).

Families considering Old Cheney Rehabilitation should ask about the above-average citation count (22 vs state average 18.2), and what corrective actions were implemented before placement.

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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.
▼ 31.5% Below NE avg. ▼ 31.5% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 29.8% Below NE avg. ▼ 29.8% Below NE avg.NE average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 20.6% Above NE avg. ▲ 20.6% Above NE avg.NE average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 4.5% Above NE avg. ▲ 4.5% Above NE avg.NE average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Nebraska state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 55th out of 130 homes in Nebraska for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 26m per day
Rank #55 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 130 homes in Nebraska. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Nebraska average, with a ranking across 130 Nebraska facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Nebraska avg (4h 27m per day)
vs Nebraska avg
-1%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +511% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 12m per day ▲ 66% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 58m per day ▲ 34% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 56m per day ▲ 6% State avg: 2h 46m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 25m per day ▲ 22% State avg: 3h 37m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 18m per day ▲ 511% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 45m per day ▲ 55% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
35 days
Bed community size
47-bed community Rank #171 / 228Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 228 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #188 / 298Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 298 homes in Nebraska. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #133 / 196Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 196 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 196. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
32 / 47
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyLancaster
CMS Certification Number285299
Certification TypeCertification

Ownership & Operating Entity

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is administered by Kylee Johnston.

Owner NameSnf Lincoln Operating Company, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term And Acute Care

Contact Information

Fax(531) 739-3299

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Suites
On-Site Salon
Dining Room
Nutritious Meals
Activities Including Social Hours
Movie Nights
Bingo
And Board Games
ActivitiesYes
Specific ProgramsPhysical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, 24/7 Medical Care, Nutrition Services
Touring HoursOpen visiting hours

Dining & Nutrition

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

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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.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 5

Nebraska average 4.3

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #89 / 135Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Nebraska State average, with a ranking across all 135 NE facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Nebraska average 18.2

Citations per inspection
4.4 Rank #81 / 135Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 135 homes in Nebraska. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Nebraska mean across 135 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.2

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.5

0 critical citations Nebraska average: 0.2
0 serious citations Nebraska average: 0.5
22 moderate citations Nebraska average: 17.2
0 minor citations Nebraska average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Environmental moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation May 22, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 126
Employees 55
Contractors 71
Staff to resident ratio 4.20 : 1
107% more staff per resident than Nebraska average
Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1 Nebraska average ratio: 2.03 : 1See full Nebraska ranking
Avg staff/day 22
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 7.8 hours Nebraska average shift: 7.8 hoursSee full Nebraska ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 15,623

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 17 total: 7 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 6 full-time employees and 21 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 59 total: 22 full-time employees and 37 contractors. 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.6%

1,653 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 37 Licensed Practical Nurse: 21 Registered Nurse: 10 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2237596,39492100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse621272,10292100%9.2
Registered Nurse710171,90292100%9.5
Speech Language Pathologist4041,0718693%7
Physical Therapy Assistant2028606571%7.4
Nurse Practitioner2027016571%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician7076677986%5.9
Dental Services Staff1015346672%8.1
Administrator1014836166%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide1014536368%7.2
Qualified Social Worker2022936368%4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide011762426%3.2
Medical Director011651314%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011241112%2.2
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 93%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 86%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 26%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%
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Penalties and fines

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.

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
Below average Nebraska avg: 2.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Average Nebraska avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.7%
33% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 20.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 12.1%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.3%
73% worse than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 53.7%
In line with Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 55.2%
9% better than Nebraska average

Nebraska average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 30
Medicare
18
60% of residents
Medicaid
6
20% of residents
Private pay or other
6
20% of residents
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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$568.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$5.7M Rank #67 / 133Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Nebraska average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$568.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #76 / 133Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Nebraska average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.9M 68.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #96 / 133Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 133 homes in Nebraska. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Nebraska average. Well-run Nebraska facilities typically land around 66–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Nebraska that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$6.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Kylee Johnston.

This home is owned by Ammon Walkers Limited Partnership

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 285299

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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.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 25 days.

Admissions
352 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 63%
Private pay 30%
Medicaid 7%
Discharges
335 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 54%
Private pay 41%
Medicaid 5%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Rank #131 / 135
58
Facility 58
NE AVG 18.2
Rank #134 / 135
3.1
Facility 3.1
NE AVG 4.2
Rank #34 / 135
440A+
76
Facility 76
NE AVG 46
Rank #28 / 298
Lancaster Opco Holdings LLC
$23.5M
Facility $23.5M
NE AVG $7.6M
Rank #5 / 133
$9.0M
Facility $9.0M
NE AVG $3.5M
Rank #7 / 133
38.3%
Facility 38.3%
NE AVG 49.4%
Rank #106 / 133
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Old Cheney Rehabilitation is located in LINCOLN, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

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

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

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

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Cheney Rehabilitation

Who is the owner of Old Cheney Rehabilitation?

The legal owner and operator of Old Cheney Rehabilitation is Snf Lincoln Operating Company, Llc.

Is Old Cheney Rehabilitation in a walkable area?

Old Cheney Rehabilitation has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Old Cheney Rehabilitation?

Old Cheney Rehabilitation's occupancy is 68%.

Who is the administrator of Old Cheney Rehabilitation?

Kylee Johnston is the administrator of Old Cheney Rehabilitation.

How many beds does Old Cheney Rehabilitation have?

Old Cheney Rehabilitation has 47 beds.

What is the address of Old Cheney Rehabilitation?

Old Cheney Rehabilitation is located at 5431 South 16Th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512.

What is the phone number of Old Cheney Rehabilitation?

(531) 739-3200 will put you in contact with the team at Old Cheney Rehabilitation.

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