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Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a 4-star rated nursing home in Waunakee, WI with 94 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 5/5.

The facility has 81 health violations on record. Federal fines total $130,911 across 16 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 23, 2025.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Wisconsin public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 15 penalties totaling $130,261

$11,625

Fine

$11,538

Fine

$3,170

Fine

$3,147

Fine

$2,818

Fine

$2,797

Fine

$2,466

Fine

$2,447

Fine

$2,113

Fine

$2,098

Fine

$65,250

Fine

$5,000

Fine

$7,372

Fine

$4,226

Fine

$4,194

Fine

2021 1 penalties totaling $650

$650

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 5 violations

Tag 0645 D Jan 23, 2025

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2025
Tag 0684 D Jan 23, 2025

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2025
Tag 0740 D Jan 23, 2025

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2025
Tag 0760 D Jan 23, 2025

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Feb 21, 2025
Tag 0761 D Jan 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: Feb 21, 2025

2024 6 violations

Tag 0677 D Jan 8, 2024

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Feb 5, 2024
Tag 0689 D Jan 8, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Feb 5, 2024
Tag 0692 D Jan 8, 2024

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Feb 5, 2024
Tag 0742 D Jan 8, 2024

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: Feb 5, 2024
Tag 0804 E Jan 8, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Feb 5, 2024
Tag 0812 F Jan 8, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Feb 5, 2024

2023 1 violations

Tag 0678 K Feb 17, 2023

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

✓ Corrected: Feb 18, 2023

2022 55 violations

Tag 0552 D Dec 8, 2022

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0565 E Dec 8, 2022

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0656 D Dec 8, 2022

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0684 D Dec 8, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0689 G Dec 8, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0692 D Dec 8, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0693 G Dec 8, 2022

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0726 D Dec 8, 2022

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0759 D Dec 8, 2022

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0804 E Dec 8, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0812 F Dec 8, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0849 E Dec 8, 2022

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0851 C Dec 8, 2022

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0880 F Dec 8, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0881 E Dec 8, 2022

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0883 D Dec 8, 2022

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0886 F Dec 8, 2022

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0887 D Dec 8, 2022

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

✓ Corrected: Jan 10, 2023
Tag 0622 E Nov 1, 2022

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Tag 0623 E Nov 1, 2022

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2021 6 violations

Tag 0684 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021
Tag 0686 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021
Tag 0690 D Aug 10, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021
Tag 0804 D Aug 10, 2021

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021
Tag 0812 F Aug 10, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 10, 2021
Tag 0880 D Mar 8, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2021

2019 8 violations

Tag 0604 D Jun 12, 2019

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2019
Tag 0609 D Jun 12, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2019
Tag 0610 D Jun 12, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2019
Tag 0688 D Jun 12, 2019

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Jul 11, 2019
Tag 0758 E Jun 12, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Jul 10, 2019
Tag 0812 F Jun 12, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2019
Tag 0838 C Jun 12, 2019

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.

✓ Corrected: Jul 12, 2019
Tag 0881 D Jun 12, 2019

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: Jun 19, 2019

Frequently Asked Questions About Waunakee Valley Senior Living

What violations has Waunakee Valley Senior Living received?
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has 81 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Waunakee Valley Senior Living?
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Waunakee Valley Senior Living last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Waunakee Valley Senior Living safe?
Safety at Waunakee Valley Senior Living should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Waunakee Valley Senior Living?
Phone: (608) 849-5016. Address: 801 Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Waunakee Valley Senior Living offer?
Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a skilled nursing facility with 94 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Waunakee, WI?
Compare Waunakee Valley Senior Living with other nursing homes in Waunakee, WI on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 23, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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