Total health inspections
8
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Good Samaritan Society Waconia
Assisted Living Home
Good Samaritan Society Waconia
Assisted Living Home
Good Samaritan Society – Waconia offers senior living options for adults age 55 and older. The facility provides assisted living, rehabilitation therapy, and long-term care services. Located near Lake Waconia, it features various amenities and activities to support a healthy lifestyle.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
130
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
64
Occupancy rate
90.7%
Residents per day (avg)
64
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
20 days
Private pay
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$16.3M
Surplus of revenue
$562.4K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$16,332,296.00
Surplus of revenue
$562,362.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.6M
130-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
Approved
Facility Type
Assisted Living
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
245234
County:
Carver
Safety & Compliance
Safety Features:
Controlled security access.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Additional Policies & Features
Minimum Age:
55
Housekeeping:
Yes
Utilities Included:
Yes
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Residents can participate in various activities including health and wellness classes, gardening, and arts and crafts.
Specific Programs
Senior Living, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Home-based Services, Caregiver Support
Religious Services
Yes
Pricing & Financial Information
Starting Price$1,431 - $6,130
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Meals are provided in a spacious dining room with a variety of options.
Meals Included
Yes
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Latest inspection
Date:October 17, 2025
Compare Assisted Living around Waconia
The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
Good Samaritan Society Waconia
+64%
-11%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MN 55387
185
No
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HENDERSON, EMILY
90.7%
$16,102,342.00
$6,100,557.00
37.9%
63.50
4.2456
1
34
3
+64%-11%+14%-
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Waconia
120
Yes
A+
37
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Good Samaritan Society Waconia
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MN 55387
Bed Count:
185
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HENDERSON, EMILY
CCN:
245234
Occupancy:
90.7%
Home Revenue:
$16,102,342.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,100,557.00
Payroll %:
37.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
63.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2456
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
34
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+64%
+64%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%Living Spaces & Floor Plans
1-2 Bedroom Floor Plans
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
107
Total Staff
105
Employees
2
Contractors
27,774
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 8.5 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 10.2 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 7.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
82 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
27 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 0 | 41 | 10,028 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 1 | 24 | 5,867 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,698 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,266 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 775 | 68 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 716 | 88 | 97% | 5.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 588 | 57 | 63% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 536 | 69 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 439 | 58 | 64% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 366 | 61 | 67% | 6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 360 | 59 | 65% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 284 | 54 | 59% | 5.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 208 | 26 | 29% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 177 | 46 | 51% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 6 | 7% | 4.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
34
Citations per inspection
4.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 18 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
2
2
300% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
30 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 27, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 27, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 27, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
May 27, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: Good Samaritan Society
Resident Census by Payment Source
71
Total Residents
Medicare
5
(7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
27
(38%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
39
(54.9%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.7
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.0
6% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.0%
6% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.5%
22% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.4%
34% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.7%
26% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.7%
41% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
6.8%
151% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
37% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.4%
25% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.4%
51% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.5%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 96.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
20% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.3%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$13K
72% lower than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
Number of fines
1
50% fewer fines than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.4
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$13K
Minnesota average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 29, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 29, 2023
$13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society Waconia based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.7%
↑ 9.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$562,362
↑ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,406,476
↓ ~$460K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.5%
↑ 9.6pp vs 2022
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