Good Samaritan Society - Waconia

Good Samaritan Society - Waconia sits at 333 W 5th St in Waconia, MN, close to Lake Waconia and a health and medical community, and it covers a wide range of care with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all on one campus connected by a 1,600-square-foot tunnel to the hospital, and people new here can check out the place with a virtual tour. Staff speak English and are known for being helpful, joyful, and kind, with awards for friendliness and engaging activities that help seniors stay social, active, and mentally well, and there are always things happening for residents with dementia or other special needs, plus memory care apartments and assisted living suites tailored for safe, supported living. The community has 64 beds in its skilled nursing facility, remodeled and expanded for comfort, along with long-term care and transitional care suites, a 34,066-square-foot post-acute care unit, and a new therapy suite for both inpatient and outpatient rehab, though they're not taking new patients right now. Residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms and apartments, and get support ranging from occasional help with meals and housekeeping to full care in specialized units for health disorders, non-ambulatory care, incontinence, and diabetes, plus hospice support through agency partnerships. Seniors find shared homes if they need a live-in caregiver or more independent settings if they want, while amenities include common spaces, indoor lounges, devotional and offsite activities, and indoor parking. People can get healthy meals prepared by staff and a dietitian, along with personal care like dressing or grooming, medication management, laundry, beauty services, transportation, and spiritual programs, and therapists are around for rehab and recovery needs. The place believes in residents being independent when possible, but support is ready right there from staff trained for everyday needs as well as advanced memory loss, Alzheimer's, or terminal illness. Staff guide families through support services like veterans' benefits and Medicare or Medicaid, and share resources about planning and budgeting for senior care. The community's licensed and fits people aged 55 and up, and it stays focused on creating a space where people are safe, respected, active, and as comfortable as home, with chances for faith, friendship, and plenty of gentle, personal care, all within easy reach of medical help. Residents, families, and care partners can print or share a full facility profile or download a vCard if they want a quick way to keep track.