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AUBURN HOME IN WACONIA

594 CHERRY DRIVE, WACONIA, MN 55387
Score: 28 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Auburn Home In Waconia has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 28/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Minnesota. Families considering this Waconia facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Auburn Home In Waconia is near the national average, with 4.17 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Auburn Home In Waconia, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.17 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.50 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.66 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

35
Total Deficiencies
Nov 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 33 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0712 Severity E
    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity J
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Apr 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 11.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 6.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 9.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 5.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 35.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 43.2% 45.0% Average

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,940

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Other
Certified Beds
37
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18