Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Good Samaritan Society Waconia is a 130-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Waconia, Minnesota, offering long-term care, assisted living, rehabilitation therapy, and memory care services in Carver County. It is operated by Emily Henderson on behalf of a church-affiliated organization. With a starting price of $6,130 per month, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 1 star overall — 72.4% below the Minnesota average — driven primarily by health inspection performance, which ranks 59th out of 86 Minnesota skilled nursing facilities. Across 8 inspections since 2022, the facility has received 34 citations, 18 of which stemmed from complaint investigations. Six citations involved abuse, neglect, or exploitation, including multiple moderate findings from May 2025. A $13,000 civil money penalty was assessed in June 2023. Quality measures, by contrast, are 17% above the state average.
Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident per day, below Minnesota’s average of 5 hours and 7 minutes, though RN staffing averages 14% above the state benchmark, and weekend RN staffing is 20% higher than average.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 91%, well above the state’s 79.7%, signaling consistent demand. Other amenities include a bistro coffee area, a courtyard, and a wellness center staffed 24 hours.
While Good Samaritan Society Waconia may appeal to families seeking memory care services and a nonprofit setting in Carver County, its inspection history, abuse-related citations, and lower overall CMS rating warrant careful review before making a placement decision.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 46 | 10 | This facility has 360% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (46 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 360% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 15.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 364% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (15.3 vs. MN avg 3.3).↑ 364% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 7.7 | 10 | This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7.7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 23% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 6 | 1 | This facility has had 500% more total inspections than the Minnesota average (6 vs. MN avg 1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 500% more |
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
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.
Minnesota average: 0.7
Minnesota average: 0.5
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
266 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 0 | 46 | 10,559 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,978 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,982 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,972 | 91 | 99% | 10.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 73 | 79% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 790 | 81 | 88% | 4.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 570 | 60 | 65% | 8.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 389 | 59 | 64% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 346 | 59 | 64% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 309 | 51 | 55% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 242 | 43 | 47% | 5.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 61 | 6 | 7% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 2% | 11.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 3% | 4.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 2.3 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
63% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Good Samaritan Society Waconia from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia is located in Waconia, Minnesota.
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Good Samaritan Society Waconia's occupancy is 91%.
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia is registered as a non-profit in MN.
Good Samaritan Society Waconia has 130 beds.
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia is located at 433 5Th Street West, Waconia, MN 55387.
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