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Waunakee Valley Senior Living

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801 Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597 (opens Google Maps) · Dane County · (608) 849-5016· 84 certified beds · avg 54 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

Part of chain: TRILOGY HEALTH SERVICES (123 facilities, chain avg rating 4.2★)

2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Apr 9, 2026
4
Serious findings on record
most recent Apr 9, 2026
$32,856
Fines, last 3 years
3.61
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Nov 11, 2024 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: Oct 30, 2024 (Past Non-Compliance)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Aug 6, 2024 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: Oct 18, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 9, 2026 · F-0684

The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.

Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: May 8, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, isolated · Apr 9, 2026 · F-0695

The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.

Why it matters: Mistakes in breathing care can quickly become life-threatening for residents who depend on oxygen or equipment.

Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: May 8, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 24 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

  1. G · Actual harm, isolated

    The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684

  2. G · Actual harm, isolated

    The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. F-0695

  3. F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880

View all 24 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

DateSeverityWhat the facility was cited for
Apr 9, 2026▲ G · Actual harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
Apr 9, 2026▲ G · Actual harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695
Apr 9, 2026F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadThe facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Apr 9, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554
Apr 9, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689
Jan 23, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · F-0645
Jan 23, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
Jan 23, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide necessary behavioral health care and services — support for residents' mental and emotional wellbeing, including conditions like depression and anxiety. · from a complaint · F-0740
Jan 23, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760
Jan 23, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Nov 11, 2024▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedThe facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689
Nov 11, 2024E · Potential for more than minimal harm, patternThe facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. · from a complaint · F-0730
Nov 11, 2024E · Potential for more than minimal harm, patternThe facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804
Nov 11, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755
Aug 6, 2024▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedThe facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686
Aug 6, 2024E · Potential for more than minimal harm, patternThe facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609
Aug 6, 2024E · Potential for more than minimal harm, patternThe facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610
Aug 6, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684
Jan 8, 2024F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadThe facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint · F-0812
Jan 8, 2024E · Potential for more than minimal harm, patternThe facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804
Jan 8, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · F-0677
Jan 8, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689
Jan 8, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692
Jan 8, 2024D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedThe facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). · from a complaint · F-0742

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (5 → 5).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2024
All citations: 14
Serious citations (G–L): 2
2025
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 5
Serious citations (G–L): 2

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

YearCitationsSerious (G–L)Worst severity that year
2024142J ▲
202550D
202652G ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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2 fines totaling $32,856, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.

Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.

DateTypeAmount / length
Nov 11, 2024Fine$16,055
Aug 6, 2024Fine$16,801
Aug 6, 2024Payment Denial44 days from Sep 4, 2024

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01
This facilityWisconsin averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.61
Wisconsin average: 4.29
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.51
Wisconsin average: 1.01
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.29
Wisconsin average: 3.84
U.S. average: 3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

MeasureThis facilityWisconsin avgU.S. avgWhere it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)3.614.293.95bottom 30% in Wisconsin; bottom 42% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours0.511.010.69bottom 6% in Wisconsin; bottom 39% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing3.293.843.50bottom 34% in Wisconsin; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)0.300.680.48bottom 4% in Wisconsin; bottom 32% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)62.546.945.8bottom 16% in Wisconsin; bottom 13% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)75.039.742.9bottom 6% in Wisconsin; bottom 9% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.64, RN 0.51, weekend 3.32.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.64 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / managerTypeRoleStakeSince
Continental Merger Sub LLCOrganization5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest100%03/01/2023
Barney, LeighIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Barney, LeighIndividualIndividual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE03/16/2026
Conner, GregoryIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Corbin, KathyIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2015
Davis, DavidIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Fightmaster, LisaIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
Gahc3 Trilogy JV LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Gahc4 Trilogy JV LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Hoekstra, RyanIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Hoekstra, RyanIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE02/05/2026
Kuehn, LucasIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
Mehaffey, ToddIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Pietrowski, CristinaIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Pietrowski, CristinaIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Prosky, DannyIndividualManaging Control - Governing BodyNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2023
Trilogy Investors LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Trilogy Management Services LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE07/17/2025
Trilogy Property Holdings LLCOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026
Trilogy Real Estate Investment TrustOrganizationADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2026

Showing 20 of 22 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 2 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Other facilities in the same chain

CMS lists this facility under the chain Trilogy Health Services — 123 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.

Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 122 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.

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  • "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
  • "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
  • "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
  • "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
  • "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
  • "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
  • "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
  • "What mental health services do you provide on-site, and who delivers them?"

Also worth asking anywhere

  • "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Wisconsin midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
  • "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
  • "CMS reports 63% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
  • "The ownership record on file lists 22 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
  • "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 15 within 20 miles)

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Middleton Village Nursing and Rehab6.7 miMiddleton, WI★☆☆☆☆1/5
Capitol Lakes Health Center8.8 miMadison, WI★★★★☆3/5
Oakwood Village East Health and Rehab Center9.2 miMadison, WI★★★☆☆2/5
Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center9.8 miMadison, WI★☆☆☆☆1/5
Dove Healthcare - Lodi10.0 miLodi, WI★★★☆☆3/5
Oak Park Place of Nakoma10.1 miMadison, WI★★★☆☆3/5
Hebron Oaks10.7 miMadison, WI★★★★☆3/5
Avina of Sun Prairie11.3 miSun Prairie, WI★★★★★4/5
Oak Park Nursing and Rehab Center11.4 miMadison, WI★☆☆☆☆1/5
Complete Care at Maple Grove LLC12.2 miMadison, WI★☆☆☆☆1/5
Sun Prairie Senior Living12.5 miSun Prairie, WI★★★☆☆3/5
Badger Prairie HCC13.6 miVerona, WI★★★★★5/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Dane, WI — 16 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 525098.

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