Good Samaritan Society Waconia
State licensed433 5th Street West, Waconia, MN 55387
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Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
Waconia, MinnesotaMedicare inspection record
About Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in Waconia, Minnesota, with compassionate care focused on recovery and healing. Our experienced team supports residents through their medical needs and therapy goals with personalized attention and professional expertise.
Community at a glance
Capacity
75 residents
Location
Waconia, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
333 FIFTH STREET WEST, Waconia, Minnesota 55387
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, state inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 1 minute with each resident a day, about the same as the Minnesota average.
Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre once in the last three years, $27,378 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 1 minute |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 6 minutes |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 52%Above the Minnesota average |
3 administrators have left the home in the past year.
Inspections
46 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
May 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 2, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 17, 2026
March 26, 2026 · Standard inspection · 15 citations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 30, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 30, 2026Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026
May 27, 2025 · Standard inspection · 17 citations+
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 6, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 4, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jul 4, 2025Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 4, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jul 4, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 4, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jul 4, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 4, 2025
May 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 4, 2025
February 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 24, 2025Provide appropriate foot care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 24, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 24, 2025
October 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 6, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 6, 2024
August 15, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 9, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Sep 9, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 9, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 9, 2024Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Sep 9, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 9, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $27,378 in the last three years.
- May 12, 2026Fine: $27,378
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Medicare-certified beds
- 75
- Average residents per day
- 70
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 4, 1980
- Part of a chain
- Good Samaritan Society, 92 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245234
Location
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333 FIFTH STREET WESTWaconia, MN 55387
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Questions about Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
How did Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 26, 2026 and cited 17 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 1 minute with each resident per day, including 1 hour 6 minutes from registered nurses. 52% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre once in the last three years, totaling $27,378.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.