Nursing homes in Waconia, MN
Waconia, MN has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Home in Waconia594 Cherry Drive · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 37 | 1 ($10,513) |
| Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre333 Fifth Street West · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 75 | 1 ($27,378) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Minnesota, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Waconia
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 18, 2026 · Auburn Home in Waconia · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 18, 2026 · Auburn Home in Waconia · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 12, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 12, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 26, 2026 · Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Waconia
Which nursing home in Waconia has the highest Medicare rating?
Auburn Home in Waconia and Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre share the highest overall rating in Waconia: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Waconia have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $37,891 in all. The most was $27,378, at Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Waconia?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Waconia is the largest?
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, with 75 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.