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Good Samaritan Society – Waconia

Registered name: GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE

WACONIA, MN · Medicare-certified · 75 beds

In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

Good Samaritan Society – Waconia has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality scores but a stronger 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.019 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.019.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.10
Licensed practical nurses
0.44
Nurse aides
2.48
Weekend nursing
3.56

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

4.8%9.7%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

6.5%1.8%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

11.7%8.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

6.5%7.3%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

5.6%4.4%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

29%24.4%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

27.2%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

5.6%26.7%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.9%1%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

5.4%2.3%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

44.6%25.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

6.8%9.1%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

84.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93.8%91.4%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.

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  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · 91 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
69.6 residents on an average day (93% of 75 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.