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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Residing in the quiet South Klein Drive, Waunakee, WI, Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled care. The community promises a comfortable and maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of the household chores and keeping the surroundings clean and functional. A round-the-clock emergency alert system alongside a kind and compassionate team is available to ensure seniors are safe and secure.
Sit back and relax within the pet-friendly spaces and cozy outdoor seating of the community. Encouraging residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts fun programs and exciting activities daily. Have a delightful dining experience from breakfast to dinner with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Waunakee Valley Senior Living is filled with incredible amenities and offers a wide array of top-tier services for seniors to maximize their independence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 144th out of 172 homes in Wisconsin. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 30m per day | ▼ 48% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 40m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 1m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 2h 35m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 40m per day | ▼ 28% State avg: 3h 43m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 7m per day | ▲ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 10m per day | ▼ 75% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 70%Waunakee Valley Senior Living is legally operated by Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub Llc, and administrated by Ryan Hoekstra.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Wisconsin average 27.3
Wisconsin average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
233% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
67% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
19% worse than Wisconsin average
0% compared with Wisconsin average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,175 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 8,973 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,620 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,793 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,002 | 75 | 82% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,112 | 86 | 93% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,008 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 769 | 71 | 77% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 703 | 67 | 73% | 5.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 666 | 65 | 71% | 6.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 53 | 58% | 9.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 476 | 58 | 63% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 450 | 65 | 71% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 436 | 50 | 54% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 369 | 63 | 68% | 4.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 345 | 63 | 68% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 308 | 66 | 72% | 4.7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
64% higher than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
45% more fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
51% more payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Nov 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 6, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Aug 6, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.9
53% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.8
20% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.9%
55% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.3%
55% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
35.2%
35% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
31% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.4%
56% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
68% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
6.5%
30% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.5%
22% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.27
41% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.61
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.59
18% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.19
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
14% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.7%
19% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.4%
7% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.8%
21% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 15.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.8%
134% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.5%
31% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.9%
28% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
57% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
54Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Waunakee Valley Senior Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #49 / 177Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 177 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
15.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Waunakee's city center to Waunakee Valley Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Waunakee Valley Senior Living is located in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
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Waunakee Valley Senior Living is in the Country Aire neighborhood of Waunakee.
The legal owner and operator of Waunakee Valley Senior Living is Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub Llc.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living's occupancy is 56%.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in WI.
Ryan Hoekstra is the administrator of Waunakee Valley Senior Living.
Waunakee Valley Senior Living has 94 beds.
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