The Shores of WorthingtonCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1307 South Shore Drive, Worthington, MN 56187
- CCN
- 245596
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 69
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 52
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives The Shores of Worthington an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 30 Apr 2026. The latest survey cycle has 9 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Minnesota is 6. CMS lists 6 fines with a total of $156,790 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Nobles County median | Minnesota median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 2 homes in the county, 338 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Minnesota median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 30 Apr 2026 | 9 | 6 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 Mar 2025 | 35 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 17 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0949 | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 May 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 35 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0642 | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0742 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0808 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0837 | Establish 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0838 | Conduct 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. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 4 Mar 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 15 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 7 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0728 | Ensure 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 17 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 1 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0693 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Jan 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | Fine | $15,940 | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Fine | $107,550 | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Payment denial | 28 | |
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $19,725 | |
| 1 May 2024 | Fine | $8,988 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,470 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,117 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Minnesota median | Minnesota average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.76 | 4.20 | 4.19 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 1.00 | 1.06 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.61 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.52 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.64 | 3.70 | 3.71 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 57.9%
- Nurse staff turnover, Minnesota median
- 40.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 61.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.5% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.2% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.6% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Southshore Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 14 Mar 2016 |
| MB Worthington Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 21% | 14 Mar 2016 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Nobles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Manor Nursing Home | Ellsworth | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 12 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Shores of Worthington (CCN 245596). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-shores-of-worthington-worthington-mn-245596/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Shores of Worthington last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 30 Apr 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 4 Mar 2025.
- Who operates The Shores of Worthington?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for The Shores of Worthington?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in Minnesota as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.