Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
333 Fifth Street West · Waconia, MN · 55387 · 9524425111
75 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Good Samaritan Society Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,649 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 29, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245234 · certified since January 4, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.