Waunakee Valley Senior Living
801 Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597 · (608) 849-5016
For profit - Corporation · 84 certified beds
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 5 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Wisconsin average is 9.5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $32,856 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 9, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 9, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 9, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 13 citations.
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.January 23, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.January 23, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.November 11, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.November 11, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.November 11, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 6, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 6, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 6, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 6, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.January 8, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 8, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 8, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $16,055November 11, 2024
- Fine of $16,801August 6, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 44 daysStarting September 4, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Wisconsin average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.64 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.82 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 84 |
| Average residents per day | 54.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Capitol Lakes Health Center Madison · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hebron Oaks Madison · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab Middleton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Ingleside Manor Mount Horeb · Not available
- Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Stoughton · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Waunakee Valley Senior Living on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.