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Auburn Home in Waconia

594 Cherry Drive · Waconia, MN 55387 · 37 certified beds

(952) 442-2546

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About Auburn Home in Waconia

Auburn Home in Waconia is a nursing home in Waconia, Minnesota. Its capacity is 37 beds, below the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 35 citations, the most recent on November 25, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.85 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Waconia. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (35)

Records from December 2022 to November 2025.

  • November 25, 2025

    Tag F0684

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.

  • November 25, 2025

    Tag F0712

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.

  • November 25, 2025

    Tag F0656

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.

  • November 25, 2025

    Tag F0580

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 23, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0609

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0812

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

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0677

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0580

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0881

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0578

    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.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0757

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 5, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0689

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0585

    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.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0577

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

    Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0684

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025

    Tag F0882

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

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2025.

  • February 29, 2024

    Tag F0883

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

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2024.

  • February 29, 2024

    Tag F0689

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

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 12, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $10,361

  • April 2, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,361 against this nursing home on April 2, 2025.

  • April 2, 2025 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 2, 2025, lasting 41 days (triggered by inspection on April 2, 2025).

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Staffing

3.85 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.75 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.

Nursing Homes

Minnesota median$10,646/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Waconia.

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