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Waunakee Valley Senior Living
801 Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 84 beds, Waunakee Valley Senior Living serves Waunakee in Dane County, Wisconsin and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Wisconsin median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 13, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 31.8.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $33K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Wisconsin median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 62.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dane Co. median | Wisconsin median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 28 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.6 | 43.0 | 31.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.5% | 57.8% | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $32,856 | $15,642 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (16 in the county, 323 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wisconsin average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Apr 2026, 23 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×2 D ×13 E ×5 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | G | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 May 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 6 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0742 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2024 | Fine | $16,055 | |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Payment denial | — | 44 days |
| 6 Aug 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wisconsin average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.5%, RNs 75.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.2% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.3% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.5% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub, Llc. Chain: Trilogy Health Services (123 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Merger Sub LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| Gahc3 Trilogy Jv LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Gahc4 Trilogy Jv LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Trilogy Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Trilogy Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2025 |
| Trilogy Property Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Trilogy Real Estate Investment Trust | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| Trilogy Reit Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avina of Sun Prairie | Sun Prairie | 50 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 32.0 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Badger Prairie HCC | Verona | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Stoughton | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11.4 | — | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Capitol Lakes Health Center | Madison | 49 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 26.5 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Hebron Oaks | Madison | 70 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14.3 | $15K | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Oak Park Place of Nakoma | Madison | 33 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 90.9 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Oakwood Village East Health and Rehab Center | Madison | 40 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 40.0 | $212K | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | Sun Prairie | 52 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 59.6 | — | 1 Apr 2026 |
All 16 facilities in Dane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Waunakee Valley Senior Living been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wisconsin median is 21 per facility.
Has Waunakee Valley Senior Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $33K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Waunakee Valley Senior Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Wisconsin median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Waunakee Valley Senior Living?
It is part of the Trilogy Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Continental Merger Sub LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Waunakee Valley Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.