Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre
Waconia, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245234) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,378
Phone: (952) 442-5111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
This facility reports 4.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records 1 federal fine against this facility totaling $27,378.00, with 0 payment denials on record. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not currently in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since January 4, 1980. The facility has 75 certified beds and an average of 69.6 residents.
CMS Care Compare assigns this facility an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.9%.
On penalties: CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which operates 92 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Adult children evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.10 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $27,378.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 75 certified beds with an average of 69.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Good Samaritan Society chain, which includes 92 facilities nationally averaging a 3.0 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 4, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9524425111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tours; contact the facility at 9524425111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245234?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.