Auburn Home in Waconia
594 Cherry Drive · Waconia, MN · 55387 · 9524422546
37 certified beds Non profit - Other
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,361 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 2, 2025
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.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
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.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 2, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C April 2, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
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 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
| April 2, 2025 | Payment Denial | 41 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245583 · certified since November 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.