Our Staff

 

Kelly Conrad

Director of Nursing

Cheney Care Center 

 

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Keith Fauerso

Administrator/Executive Director

Cheney Care Community

 

Keith Fauerso is Executive Director of the Cheney Care Community

& Administrator of Cheney Care Center, overseeing daily operation of all community

business units. Keith joined Cheney Care Community in 1986 and has played an

instrumental role in the growth and history of our care community. His passion for working with the elderly and their families has been a driving force behind the caring, compassionate and family-focused philosophy in place at Cheney Care.

 

Keith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Oral Roberts University in Oklahoma and is a licensed nursing home administrator through the State of Washington. He is a past board member and past association president/chair of Leading Age Washington; a former House of Delegates member of Leading Age; a current member of the licensing board of Nursing Home Administrators for the Washington State Department of Health; and a past president of the Cheney Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs. Keith enjoys spending time with his family, his grandchildren and

gardening.

 

 

 

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Joanna Morris

Social Services

Cheney Care Center 

 

Joanna Morris oversees resident admissions and discharges as well as the psychosocial needs of residents at Cheney Care Center. As Activity Director she plans daily community activities and outings. Joanna joined Cheney Care Community in 2001 and has worked directly with seniors since 1990.

 

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Wayne Buyea

Director of Dietary Services

Cheney Care Community

 

As Director of Dietary Services for Cheney Care Community, Wayne Buyea oversees the dietary needs, planning and meal preparation for community residents. Wayne joined Cheney Care Center in 2000, combining his passion for working with seniors and cooking. He enjoys talking with the residents and learning from them each day. In his spare time, Wayne likes to ride motorcycles and fish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lora Arp

Medical Records Director & Home Care Supervisor

Cheney Care Center

 

Lora Arp is responsible for our Cheney Home Care agency, overseeing both Home Care clients and their caregivers. As Medical Records Director she maintains resident medical records and processes new resident admissions for the Cheney Care Center. Lora's passion for working with seniors and their families stems from her personal experience of caring for her elderly parents and seeing first-hand the often difficult care choices facing adult children. This passion led to her joining Cheney Care Community in 2005. In her spare time she enjoys knitting, riding motorcycles with her husband and spending time with her five grandchildren.