GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE
333 FIFTH STREET WEST, Waconia, MN 55387
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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How GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE Compares
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE is a 75-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Waconia, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.4%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 75 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Waconia, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (63% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE with other nursing homes in Waconia.
How is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 75 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - WACONIA AND WESTVIEW ACRE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Waconia
Waconia sits in Carver County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 12,486 (12.1%)
- Median age
- 38.1 years
- Median household income
- $104,011
- Median home value
- $333,400
Demographics for Carver County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waconia.
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