WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING
801 KLEIN DR, Waunakee, WI 53597
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING Compares
WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Waunakee, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.0%) is below the Wisconsin average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 84 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.0% (80% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.2% — better than the Wisconsin average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING with other nursing homes in Waunakee.
How is WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.5% here versus 15.8% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 84 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WAUNAKEE VALLEY SENIOR LIVING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Waunakee
Waunakee sits in Dane County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 74,439 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 35.2 years
- Median household income
- $75,179
- Median home value
- $277,000
Demographics for Dane County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waunakee.
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