Waunakee Valley Senior Living
Waunakee, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525098) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $32,856 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (608) 849-5016 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living reports 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has 2 federal fines on record totaling $32,856.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Waunakee, Dane County, Wisconsin, first approved for certification in 1967. The facility is licensed for 84 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 54.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is part of the Trilogy Health Services chain, which includes 123 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 2.98 for Wisconsin. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measures rating of 5, and staffing rating of 2. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.64 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 62.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $32,856.00, along with 1 instance of payment denial. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Families evaluating this facility should review all four CMS star rating categories individually rather than relying solely on the overall score, since the health inspection and staffing ratings are both below the overall rating. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.64 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a 62.5% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $32,856.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 84 certified beds and an average daily census of 54.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Trilogy Health Services chain, which operates 123 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6088495016 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6088495016 to arrange a visit and check the latest inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's full CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525098?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.