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WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING

WAUNAKEE, WI · Medicare-certified · 94 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall

4 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are 3 stars and staffing is 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.52 hours per resident per day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; the facility also has $32,856 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.5215 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $32,856recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5215.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.60
Licensed practical nurses
0.89
Nurse aides
2.04
Weekend nursing
3.04

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

25.9%19.2%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%4.3%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.3%0%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.9%3%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

6.2%9.1%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

5.2%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

5.7%5.9%No change

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.6%1.4%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

34.5%40.4%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

7.5%5%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97.7%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J

The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,055 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $32,856 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 11, 2024

    $16,055
  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Aug 6, 2024

    44 days
  • Federal fine

    Aug 6, 2024

    $16,801

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES · 124 homes · 4.2 stars avg
Occupancy
56.6 residents on an average day (60% of 94 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.