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HomeMinnesotaAuburn Home in Waconia

Auburn Home in Waconia

594 Cherry Drive, Waconia, MN 553879524422546WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(2 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
37
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
1 fine(s) totaling $10,361

How Auburn Home in Waconia Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.78 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.89 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
61.7%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.78 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.89 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 29, 2024
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 2, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Carver County 65+
14,153
13.2% of county
County Population
107,216
Carver County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Auburn Home in Waconia is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Waconia, Minnesota with 37 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
37
Avg Residents/Day
34.5
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Carver
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
217.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Immediate Jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0577Minimal Harm

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Survey: Apr 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$10,361
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 2, 2025
$10,361
Payment DenialApr 2, 2025
41 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.47 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.78 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.26 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.15 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
61.7%
RN Turnover
69.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BATTIS, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 22, 2013
HOKENESS, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 23, 2014
SANDAU, JILLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 28, 2016
MARKS, JULIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 9, 2025
MAUTHE, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 29, 2023
SHOGER, BRUCECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 15, 2012
ZWART, ARVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2009
ILLUMINUS INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 29, 2023
MORAVIAN CARE MINISTRIESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 31, 1996
ELLIOTT, ABIGAILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 10, 2019
HALL, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 29, 2021
MARKS, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 9, 2025
MAUTHE, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 29, 2023
ILLUMINUS INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 28, 2025
ELLIOTT, ABIGAILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 10, 2019
HALL, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 28, 2025
MARKS, JULIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 9, 2025
MAUTHE, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 29, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Auburn Home in Waconia and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Auburn Home in Waconia
Waconia, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,361
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
Waconia, MN1,584 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake Minnetonka Shores
Spring Park, MN10.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,827
Auburn Manor
Chaska, MN10.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain
Maple Plain, MN12.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Estates at Excelsior LLC
Excelsior, MN12.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Shakopee Friendship Manor
Shakopee, MN12.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $25,378
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Auburn Home in Waconia
Waconia, MN · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$10,361
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre
Waconia, MN
1,584 ft2/52/54/5None recorded
Lake Minnetonka Shores
Spring Park, MN
10.1 mi5/54/55/5$8,827
Auburn Manor
Chaska, MN
10.4 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Haven Homes Of Maple Plain
Maple Plain, MN
12.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
The Estates at Excelsior LLC
Excelsior, MN
12.4 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Shakopee Friendship Manor
Shakopee, MN
12.8 mi3/53/54/5$25,378

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Auburn Home in Waconia?▾
Auburn Home in Waconia has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Auburn Home in Waconia cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Auburn Home in Waconia participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Auburn Home in Waconia had any health inspection violations?▾
Auburn Home in Waconia had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 2, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,361.
What are the staffing levels at Auburn Home in Waconia?▾
Auburn Home in Waconia provides 3.78 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, 0.42 LPN hours, and 2.47 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 61.7%.
How many beds does Auburn Home in Waconia have?▾
Auburn Home in Waconia has 37 certified beds with an average of 34.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Auburn Home in Waconia?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 1 in Waconia. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Auburn Home in Waconia?▾
On Google Maps, Auburn Home in Waconia has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.