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1307 South Shore Drive Worthington, MN 56187 · Nobles County
CMS certification number 245596 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Shores of Worthington a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Shores of Worthington as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.37 hours per resident per day at The Shores of Worthington, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 0.94 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 56.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Shores of Worthington: Medicare and Medicaid
The Shores of Worthington is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Minnesota's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 30, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 61 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 61 citations at The Shores of Worthington across 9 inspection dates, 23 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on February 19, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (14) and administration (12). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level L, January 15, 2025). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 30, 2026 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
February 19, 2026 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
April 11, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
March 4, 2025 · 23 citations
FDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DEnsure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
January 15, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
LProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 12, 2024 · 6 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
August 29, 2024 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 1, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
December 21, 2023 · 15 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Shores of Worthington
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on January 15, 2025 under the rule on infection control. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 19, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 56.3% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
5 penalties in the last three years, including $146,624 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Fine | $10,361 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Fine | $107,550 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Payment Denial | 28 days of payments denied |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Fine | $19,725 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $8,988 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near The Shores of Worthington
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.0 mi
Sanford Worthington Medical Center WorthingtonEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 55m for patients treated and sent home
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15.4 mi
Osceola Community Hospital SibleyEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 55m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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