Waunakee Valley Senior Living
801 Klein Dr · Waunakee, WI · 53597 · 6088495016
94 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Trilogy Health Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $32,856 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $32,856 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
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.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 11, 2024 | Fine | $16,055 |
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| August 6, 2024 | Payment Denial | 44 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525098 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.