Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre

Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre sits near scenic Lake Waconia and has a long history of serving adults age 55 and older with care options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation therapy, and even though the community's nursing home holds a 4-star rating from Medicare and an 8.2 out of 10 from residents-which is the second highest in Waconia-folks will still want to know that staff do things like help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and they provide supervision around the clock. Residents stay in studio or suite apartments, which have private bathrooms and an emergency alert system for safety, and some units offer a kitchenette, air conditioning, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. You'll find a fireside room with daily activities, a library for reading, a game room, an activity room, a movie theater, and spaces like a fitness center, whirlpool, and wellness room, plus outdoor gardens and walking paths, so there's quite a few ways to spend the day. There's three meals each day, prepared with dietary needs in mind, served in a restaurant-style setting by a professional chef. Housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services help take some worry out of daily life, and on Sundays or during the week, residents can visit the on-site chapel for religious services. The community also employs a full team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, therapists, and aides who handle rehabilitative needs like cardiac, orthopedic, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, both as inpatient and outpatient care. Residents are encouraged to join councils and share concerns and ideas, while family support services and move-in coordination help navigate changes. The labs, pharmacy services, partnership with Walgreens nearby, and connection to Ridgeview Specialty Clinic help ensure residents get specialized medical care as needed. There're regular social events, movie nights, music programs, and fitness and outdoor activities. While the facility has earned high grades for long-term and short-term care, there have been some documented issues, such as several deficiencies in inspection reports, with most noted as potential rather than actual harm, including infection control and pressure ulcer care, so families might want to review inspection histories for peace of mind. The community houses up to 75 residents with a staff-to-resident ratio to support needs, though nurse turnover is something to watch. As part of the nonprofit Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, the place has maintained a focus on resident comfort, but it's not a continuing care retirement community. The campus sits close to medical services and offers virtual tours for those who want to see the space before moving.