Auburn Home in Waconia

Nursing Home · Waconia, MN

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number245583

Contact & location

594 Cherry Drive
Waconia, MN 55387
Carver County
Phone
(952) 442-2546
ZIP code
55387 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
37
Residents per day
34.5 (93% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Moravian Care Housing Corporation
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.78 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.42 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.47 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.26 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
61.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
69.2 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 18, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
30 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-18 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-31
2026-06-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-31
2025-11-25 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-11-25 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-04-02 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-02 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2025-04-02 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-12
2025-04-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-06-12
2025-04-02 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-02 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-30
2024-02-29 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-22
2024-02-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-12
2024-02-29 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $10,513 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-02Payment Denial41 days payment denial
2025-04-02Fine$10,513

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Elliott, Abigail (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Illuminus INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Marks, Julie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauthe, Matthew (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Battis, Steven (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Hokeness, Daniel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sandau, Jill (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Marks, Julie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauthe, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Shoger, Bruce (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Zwart, Arvin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Elliott, Abigail (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hall, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Illuminus INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Marks, Julie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauthe, Matthew (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Moravian Care Ministries (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Auburn Home in Waconia?

Auburn Home in Waconia has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.

How many beds does Auburn Home in Waconia have?

It has 37 certified beds and cares for about 35 residents per day.

Has Auburn Home in Waconia been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $10,513 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Auburn Home in Waconia?

(952) 442-2546. The facility is located at 594 Cherry Drive, Waconia, MN 55387.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.