Waunakee Valley Senior Living, located in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is a care facility offering a continuum of senior care options, including nursing home care, assisted living, continuing care retirement community (CCRC) services, and senior living. The community supports approximately 80 residents and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, with Medicare participation since 1967. The facility features apartment-style accommodations, and residents have access to amenities such as dining services, housekeeping, laundry/dry cleaning, and wellness programs. Residents may personalize their living spaces within a spacious and clean environment, and both resident and family counseling services are available.
Comprehensive care and medical support at Waunakee Valley Senior Living include services tailored to a variety of health and daily living needs. Diabetes management, medication administration, and incontinence and ambulatory care are available for residents requiring medical support. The facility offers access to on-site nurses for monitoring and administering care, as well as allied health professionals for podiatry, hearing care, dental care, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Memory care is provided for individuals with Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. Assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—is offered at a full-assistance level for residents who require this support.
The community also supports resident engagement and quality of life through social, recreational, and spiritual activities. Clubs and community groups, fitness programs, religious services, and spiritual support are designed to foster social connection and well-being among residents. A variety of scheduled activities and events, such as musical performances, are available, and the facility includes a barber/beauty salon for grooming needs. Efforts for fall prevention are in place, with additional support available through podiatry services.
Transportation services are offered at cost to residents for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, enabling access to healthcare providers and community activities outside the facility. This service allows residents to maintain medical care routines and participate in external events or errands as needed.
Resident and family feedback on Waunakee Valley Senior Living is mixed. Positive comments often mention the availability of multiple care levels, opportunities for engagement in activities, and caring staff and therapy services—particularly during periods of heightened need, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Families appreciate the facility’s cleanliness and the ability to personalize resident spaces. However, concerns have been raised over issues such as staff shortages, delayed response times to resident needs, occasional unprofessional staff behavior, communication difficulties with administration, theft of personal belongings, food quality, and insufficient supervision of dietary intake and hydration. The overall experience at Waunakee Valley varies depending on unit placement, personal needs, and staffing levels at the time.
Costs at this community start at $2,600 and range up to $6,504. The average price in the community is $4,552, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,022. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
