Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview AcreCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 333 Fifth Street West, Waconia, MN 55387
- CCN
- 245234
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day
- 70
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 26 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 17 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Minnesota is 6. CMS lists 1 fine of $27,378 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Carver County median | Minnesota median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 3 homes in the county, 338 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Minnesota median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 26 Mar 2026 | 17 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 May 2025 | 23 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2026 |
| 12 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 May 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2025 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 1 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | Fine | $27,378 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Minnesota median | Minnesota average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.02 | 4.20 | 4.19 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.61 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.52 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.56 | 3.70 | 3.71 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 51.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Minnesota median
- 40.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 54.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 3
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.7% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
- Legal business name
- The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
- Chain
- Good Samaritan Society (92 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2019 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 2019 |
| DTN Staffing Inc | Adp of the snf | 2 Aug 2024 | |
| Focusone Solutions | Adp of the snf | 4 Mar 2024 | |
| Grape Tree Medical Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | 13 Apr 2018 | |
| Pharmerica Corporation | Adp of the snf | 1 Feb 2025 | |
| Sanford | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2019 | |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2019 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Carver County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Home in Waconia | Waconia | 2 of 5 | 6 | $10,513 | 18 Jun 2026 | |
| Auburn Manor | Chaska | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre (CCN 245234). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/good-samaritan-society-waconia-and-westview-acre-waconia-mn-245234/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 May 2025.
- Who operates Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Good Samaritan Society. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Minnesota as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.