The Shores Of Worthington
Worthington, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245596) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 6 totaling $156,790 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (507) 376-3175 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Shores Of Worthington has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Shores Of Worthington reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Shores Of Worthington has 6 federal fines on record totaling $156,790.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent poor performance.
About this facility
The Shores Of Worthington is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota, first approved for certification in 1992. The facility is certified for 69 beds and reports an average of 52.2 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and the facility is part of the Ephram Lahasky chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Shores Of Worthington has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.9%.
CMS penalty records show 6 federal fines totaling $156,790.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record on Medicare Care Compare directly. In addition, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor quality that are subject to increased CMS oversight and inspection frequency.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Shores Of Worthington has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are 3.76, with nursing staff turnover reported at 57.9%. CMS gives a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $156,790.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 69 beds and reports an average of 52.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company owned facility, part of the Ephram Lahasky chain of 22 facilities, which has an average CMS rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 5073763175 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5073763175 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245596?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.