Good Samaritan Society Waconia
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waconia, MN
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Waconia, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Good Samaritan Society Waconia accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Good Samaritan Society Waconia

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 68.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 68.6% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below MN avg. ▼ 64.4% Below MN avg.MN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 2.3% Below MN avg. ▼ 2.3% Below MN avg.MN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 4.1% Below MN avg. ▼ 4.1% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 59th out of 89 homes in Minnesota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 15m per day
Rank #59 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 89 Minnesota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Minnesota avg (4h 46m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
-11%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +8% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 9m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 28m per day ▼ 25% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 7m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 19m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 44m per day ▲ 8% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
50 days
Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #60 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 61 / 100 Rank #159 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
Rank #69 / 331Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 331 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 331. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
118 / 130
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyCarver
CMS Certification Number245234

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesControlled security access.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Library
Fitness Center
Community Room
Fireside Room
Bistro Coffee Area
Chapel
Courtyard
Garden Plots
Hair Salon
Hobby And Craft Room
Market
Meeting And Banquet Accommodations
Wellness Center
Screened-In Porch
Activitieshealth and wellness classes, gardening, arts and crafts
Specific ProgramsSenior Living, Home-based Services, Caregiver Support
Religious Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$1,431 - $6,130 per month

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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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 46 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (360% above)
• Deficiencies per year (364% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (23% below)
Latest Inspection October 17, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4610 This facility has 360% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (46 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 360% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 15.33.3 This facility has 364% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (15.3 vs. MN avg 3.3).↑ 364% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 7.710 This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7.7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 23% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 61 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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 8

Minnesota average 6


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
34 Rank #63 / 90Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 90 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 90 MN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 23.2

Citations per inspection
4.25 Rank #57 / 90Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 90 homes in Minnesota. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 90 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7


Serious health citations
2
300% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

1 critical citation Minnesota average: 0.7

2 serious citations Minnesota average: 0.5

30 moderate citations Minnesota average: 21.2

1 minor citation Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 4 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

Lawsuit overview for Good Samaritan Society Waconia

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 4
Lawsuits Info Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents. 0 No legal actions found

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 103
Employees 101
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.45 : 1
34% fewer staff per resident than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 8.3 hours
11% better than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,543

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 46 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

1%

266 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4604610,55992100%8.4
Registered Nurse180185,97892100%8.7
Medication Aide/Technician7072,98292100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,9729199%10.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2028887379%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5057908188%4.9
Nurse Practitioner3035706065%8.8
Administrator1015046368%8
Dietitian1014646267%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide1014506166%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician1013895964%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist3033465964%5.2
Qualified Social Worker1013095155%6.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0112424347%5.6
Mental Health Service Worker2026167%7.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112422%11.8
Physical Therapy Assistant1011333%4.5
Nurse Aide in Training101211%2.3
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 79%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 88%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 64%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 64%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 55%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 47%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 2%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 1%

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 Rank #54 / 90Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 90 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 90 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
72% lower than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Minnesota average $44K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info 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 average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.0
6% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Minnesota avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0%
6% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.5%
22% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.4%
34% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.7%
26% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
41% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.8%
151% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.6%
37% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.4%
25% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.4%
51% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Minnesota avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
20% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.3%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.9%
35% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.4%
33% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 65.2%
21% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.2%
23% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 71
Medicare
5
7% of residents
Medicaid
27
38% of residents
Private pay or other
39
54.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$462.5K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$12.8M Rank #32 / 89Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$462.5K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$230.0K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #43 / 89Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.2M 56.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #76 / 89Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 89 homes in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota facilities typically land around 61–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
486 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 63%
Medicaid 9%
Discharges
507 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 25%
Private pay 63%
Medicaid 12%

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Good Samaritan Society Waconia is located in Waconia, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Good Samaritan Society Waconia

Is Good Samaritan Society Waconia in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Good Samaritan Society Waconia?

Good Samaritan Society Waconia's occupancy is 91%.

Does Good Samaritan Society Waconia have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Good Samaritan Society Waconia on this page.

Does Good Samaritan Society Waconia operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Good Samaritan Society Waconia is registered as a non-profit in MN.

How many beds does Good Samaritan Society Waconia have?

Good Samaritan Society Waconia has 130 beds.

Are there photos of Good Samaritan Society Waconia?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Good Samaritan Society Waconia in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Good Samaritan Society Waconia?

Good Samaritan Society Waconia is located at 433 5Th Street West, Waconia, MN 55387.

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