Golden Years of Lake Geneva
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Lake Geneva, WI
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Golden Years of Lake Geneva

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Lake Geneva, WI
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Golden Years of Lake Geneva accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Golden Years of Lake Geneva

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is a 54-bed skilled nursing home on Harmony Drive in Lake Geneva, in rural Walworth County, Wisconsin. The home is operated by Golden Years Nursing Home Inc, owned by Jeffrey Austin, and administered by Jonathan Stankevitz. It accepts Medicare and private pay, giving families more than one route to cover a stay.

Nursing support is a defining feature here. Total nursing care averages 7 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, with registered nurses contributing 1 hour and 22 minutes of that time. That level of daily coverage points to a home built for residents who need consistent clinical attention. Alongside nursing care, the home offers rehabilitation services, which fits with an average length of stay of 49 days, a pattern more typical of short-term recovery than long-term placement.

The home currently runs at 60 percent occupancy, with 33 of its 54 beds filled. State health inspections since 2022 have most often centered on medication management practices and on resident care and rights, with no findings at the most serious levels, and noted items have been corrected.

Lake Geneva sits in a walkable pocket of the county, with the home scoring 76 out of 100 on Walk Score, meaning many errands can be handled on foot. For visiting family, that makes the surrounding area easy to get around without relying entirely on a car.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
At WI avg. At WI avg.WI average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 78.7% Above WI avg. ▲ 78.7% Above WI avg.WI average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 72.4% Below WI avg. ▼ 72.4% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 67.9% Below WI avg. ▼ 67.9% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
42
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
49 days
Bed community size
54-bed community Rank #219 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 219th out of 494 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #68 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 556 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #200 / 399Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 399 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 399. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
42 / 54
Average occupied beds in Wisconsin homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyWalworth
CMS Certification Number525727
Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is administered by Jonathan Stankevitz.

Owner NameGolden Years Nursing Home Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Fax(262) 249-1962

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 6


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
11 Rank #39 / 169Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Wisconsin State average, with a ranking across all 169 WI facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 27.3

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #72 / 169Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 169 homes we track in Wisconsin for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Wisconsin mean across 169 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.19


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1.2

0 critical citations State average: 0.9

0 serious citations State average: 1.2

9 moderate citations State average: 24.7

2 minor citations State average: 0.6
Citations history (last 4 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 09, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 08, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 08, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 08, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 112
Employees 93
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 3.61 : 1
46% more staff per resident than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1 Wisconsin average ratio: 2.48 : 1See full Wisconsin ranking
Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 6.7 hours
8% worse than Wisconsin average
Wisconsin average: 7.3 hours Wisconsin average shift: 7.3 hoursSee full Wisconsin ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,370

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 48 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 48
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

9.9%

2,021 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Feeding Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant480489,14692100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse180182,93092100%6.1
Registered Nurse150152,64192100%6.6
Administrator1015946672%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015856571%9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0335757582%4.8
Nurse Practitioner1015406065%9
Dietitian1015296672%8
Nurse Aide in Training3035285762%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014976470%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0444387379%4.5
Speech Language Pathologist0443907683%3.9
Other Dietary Services Staff1012763639%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0332033942%5
Qualified Social Worker0111445863%2.5
Feeding Assistant0111316672%2
Occupational Therapy Aide0111123942%2.9
Medication Aide/Technician30384910%8.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111644%4
Medical Director0111233%4
48 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
6% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.9
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Wisconsin avg: 3.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.2%
9% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 17.6%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.9%
52% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 38.6%
48% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 26.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.8%
144% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
25% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 13.9%
337% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 3.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 4.9%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.4%
73% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 5.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
76% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.28
42% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.61

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.73
25% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Wisconsin avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
15% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 87.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
116% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.2%
5% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 82.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.3%
7% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 22.7%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.4%
11% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 15.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
26% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 30.3%
44% worse than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 63.1%
25% better than Wisconsin average

Wisconsin average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 31
Medicare
11
35.5% of residents
Private pay or other
20
64.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$317.9K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.2M Rank #147 / 161Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$317.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #147 / 161Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.1M 49.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #117 / 161Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 161 homes we track in Wisconsin. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Wisconsin average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$3.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 18 days.

Admissions
200 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 67%
Private pay 34%
Discharges
195 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 64%
Private pay 36%

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WI AVG 61
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Years of Lake Geneva

Who is the owner of Golden Years of Lake Geneva?

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is legally operated by Golden Years Nursing Home Inc, and administered by Jonathan Stankevitz.

Is Golden Years of Lake Geneva in a walkable area?

Golden Years of Lake Geneva has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Years of Lake Geneva?

Golden Years of Lake Geneva's occupancy is 78%.

Are pets allowed at Golden Years of Lake Geneva?

No, Golden Years of Lake Geneva has a no-pet policy.

Does Golden Years of Lake Geneva operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Golden Years of Lake Geneva is registered as a for-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Golden Years of Lake Geneva?

Jonathan Stankevitz is the administrator of Golden Years of Lake Geneva.

How many beds does Golden Years of Lake Geneva have?

Golden Years of Lake Geneva has 54 beds.

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