Auburn Home in Waconia
594 Cherry Drive, Waconia, MN 55387 · (952) 442-2546
Non profit - Corporation · 37 certified beds
Auburn Home in Waconia has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,513 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 2 citations. 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 · 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 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 25, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · 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.November 25, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 25, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.November 25, 2025 · F0712 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.April 2, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,513April 2, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 41 daysStarting May 2, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.78 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 34.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre Waconia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Auburn Manor Chaska · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Annandale Care Center Inc Annandale · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Anoka Rehabilitation and Living Center Anoka · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Estates at Twin Rivers LLC Anoka · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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