Golden Years Retirement Village
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Wisconsin, WI

Golden Years Retirement Village

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Wisconsin, WI
Calculator: See prices in your area
Golden Years Retirement Village accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Golden Years Retirement Village

Golden Years Retirement Village is a senior care community operated by Golden Years Nursing Home Inc. since October 2010, in Walworth, Wisconsin, offering assisted living and nursing home services. The community’s over 15 years of operational excellence provides older adults in Walworth County with a balance of individualized care and shared amenities, as it has 60 beds.

Despite over 15 years of operation, the community does not have available data on inspection records, occupancy, and availability. To evaluate the community based on these aspects, families may request records from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services or through CMS Care Compare and inquire directly with the community.

The community also offers robust amenities and structured lifestyle services, including an activities calendar, safety measures, and dining. For residents’ social and emotional well-being, pet therapy, church services, bingo, and live music are conducted. Along with emergency response systems in every room and security cameras throughout the community, a library, courtyard, garden, patio, beauty salon, and large living and sitting areas are also available for residents’ safety and leisure. Those who need end-of-life care and advanced medical care are welcome to avail themselves of outside hospice and home health services, ensuring they can stay in the community even when their needs evolve. The community’s dining offerings are also dietitian-approved and ensure residents’ preferences can be met.

With its amenity-rich home and personalized approach to care, Golden Years Retirement Village is best suited for those seeking a socially engaged lifestyle and 24-hour care. The community is also a practical option for those looking to age in place, as it is open to outside hospice and home health services, allowing them to receive care as their needs progress.

(262) 275-6103

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
40 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #186 / 496Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 186th out of 496 homes in Wisconsin. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Years in operation
15 years in operation Rank #91 / 334Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 334 homes in Wisconsin. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #204 / 580Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 204th out of 580 homes in Wisconsin. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeRegistered
IssuanceOctober 18, 2010
CountyWalworth

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Years Retirement Village is legally operated by Golden Years Nursing Home Inc.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency response in each room
Safety FeaturesSecurity cameras

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Courtyard
Garden
Outside Hospice And Home Health Services Welcomed
Beauty Salon
Large Living And Sitting Areas
Beautiful Patio
ActivitiesDaily activities including pet therapy, church services, bingo, and live music.
Religious ServicesYes

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionResidents enjoy a menu created by an experienced dietary supervisor, featuring items like fried porkchops, gumbo, soups, and salads.

Contact Golden Years Retirement Village

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 05/2022.

Privately-owned community
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."
$2.1M
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."
$475.8K
Privately-owned community
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."
$2.1M Rank #183 / 183Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 183 homes in Wisconsin. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Wisconsin average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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."
$475.8K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.7K
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 #183 / 183Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd out of 183 homes in Wisconsin. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Wisconsin average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$700.5K 33.5% 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 #180 / 183Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 183 homes in Wisconsin. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Wisconsin average. Well-run Wisconsin facilities typically land around 62–74% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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).
$913.7K
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).
$1.6M

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 (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 23 days.

Admissions
43 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 51%
Private pay 49%
Discharges
60 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 58%

Places of interest near Golden Years Retirement Village

Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Walworth's city center to Golden Years Retirement Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to Golden Years Retirement Village

Add your location

Address

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Golden Years Retirement Village is located in WALWORTH, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

Get Financial aid guidance

Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Years Retirement Village

Is Golden Years Retirement Village in a walkable area?

Golden Years Retirement Village has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Who is the administrator of Golden Years Retirement Village?

Golden Years Nursing Home Inc is the administrator of Golden Years Retirement Village.

How many beds does Golden Years Retirement Village have?

Golden Years Retirement Village has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Golden Years Retirement Village?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Golden Years Retirement Village in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Golden Years Retirement Village?

Golden Years Retirement Village is located at 270 Ridge Rd, Walworth, Wi 53184-.

What is the phone number of Golden Years Retirement Village?

(262) 275-6103 will put you in contact with the team at Golden Years Retirement Village.

What county is Golden Years Retirement Village located in?

Golden Years Retirement Village is in Walworth County.

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance