About The Shores of Worthington

The Shores of Worthington is a nursing home in Worthington, Minnesota. Its capacity is 69 beds, above the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ephram Lahasky. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 62 citations, the most recent on April 30, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.37 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (62)

Records from December 2023 to April 2026.

April 30, 2026
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0657
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0949
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0628
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 7, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0841
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0868
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 26, 2026.
April 11, 2025
Tag 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2025.
April 11, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag F0657
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag F0644
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.
March 4, 2025
Tag F0867
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Penalties (8)

Total fines: $160,691

February 19, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,940 against this nursing home on February 19, 2026.
December 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $107,550 against this nursing home on December 12, 2024.
December 12, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 10, 2025, lasting 28 days (triggered by inspection on December 12, 2024).
August 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,393 against this nursing home on August 29, 2024.
May 1, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,988 against this nursing home on May 1, 2024.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,470 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
September 5, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,117 against this nursing home on September 5, 2023.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,233 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Staffing

3.37 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.65 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Ephram Lahasky, a chain of 22 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.8 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

Minnesota median$10,646/mo

Minnesota cost breakdown

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