Home›Browse›Minnesota›Worthington›The Shores of Worthington

Nursing homeFAID #6725

The Shores of Worthington

1307 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, WORTHINGTON, MN, 56187

(507) 376-3175

69 licensed beds

CMS rates The Shores of Worthington 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 89 citations across 14 inspections in the last three years, with $146,624 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

Generate this report

Primary Report$79 Advanced Report$99

Delivered within 24–48 hours

Address

1307 South Shore Drive

Worthington, MN 56187

Get directions

Map facilities in this area

All facilities in Worthington

Public record summary

What we can show you for free.

Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

245596

Care type

Nursing home

County

Nobles

Facility name

The Shores of Worthington

Street address

1307 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE

City / state / ZIP

Worthington, MN 56187

Phone

(507) 376-3175

About this facility — The Shores of Worthington

The Shores of Worthington is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Worthington, Minnesota. It is licensed for 69 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Worthington and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Ephram Lahasky, a group of 22 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited The Shores of Worthington 89 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $146,624 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Ephram Lahasky

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Katz, Abe

Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2016

Mb Worthington Holdings, Llc

Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2016

Cbay Worthington Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2016

Atchison, Barbara

Managing employee — since 2016

Kessler, Scott

Managing employee — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1992-01-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$146,624 total

Last standard inspection

2026-04-30

Nurse staffing

3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$383 per day (≈ $11,640/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

55% Medicaid · 10% Medicare · 35% private/other

Occupancy

49% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0628

D · No harm found

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2026-05-21

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2026-05-21

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-05-21

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-05-21

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-05-21

F-0949

D · No harm found

Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

Corrected 2026-05-21

2026-02-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0600

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-02-07

F-0841

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Corrected 2026-03-26

F-0868

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2026-03-26

10 earlier / fire-safety inspections (80 citations)

2025-04-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-08

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-08

F-0690

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-05-08

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-08

2025-03-04Health inspection23 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0636

D · No harm found

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0642

D · No harm found

Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0656

F · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0742

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0808

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0837

F · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0838

F · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0865

F · No harm found

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2025-04-03

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0882

F · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2025-05-14

F-0944

F · No harm found

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2025-05-14

2025-01-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-07

2024-12-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0728

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0849

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-01-06

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-14

2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-04

2024-05-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0623

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-05-21

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-23

2023-12-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0641

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0693

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0758

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0842

E · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0849

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0940

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-01-28

F-0944

F · No harm found

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-01-28

2026-04-30Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0916

F · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2026-05-21

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-05-21

2025-03-04Fire-safety inspection14 citations

E-0006

F · No harm found

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-04-08

E-0018

F · No harm found

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2025-04-08

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-04-08

E-0034

F · No harm found

Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

Corrected 2025-04-08

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-08

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-09-30

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-04-03

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-04-03

2023-12-21Fire-safety inspection2 citations

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-02-01

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-01-16

Federal penalties

2026-02-19Fine$10,361

2024-12-12Fine$107,550

2024-08-29Fine$19,725

2024-05-01Fine$8,988

2024-12-12Medicare payment denial — 28 days

Total fines$146,624

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245596.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 98% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$146,624

More than 96% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.4

Higher than 9% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Nursing staff turnover, annual

56%

Higher than 83% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 8 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	22.4%	18.2%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	17.2%	3.9%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.6%	1.7%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.6%	2.6%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	18.9%	4.1%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	4.7%	4.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	97.3%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	16.0%	18.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.1%	12.7%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.4%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	7.7%	5.1%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	25.4%	23.7%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	22.3%	17.2%	15.4%	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.3%	88.1%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.6%	1.9%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	94.7%	83.3%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	27.6%	23.0%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	0.0%	14.6%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0880 6 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
K-0324 2 inspections. Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-369-7994
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Sanford Worthington Medical Center, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Osceola Community Hospital, about 16 miles.
Murray County Memorial Hospital, about 27 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Osceola Senior Living, Sibley, about 15 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Sibley Specialty Care, Sibley, about 16 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Maple Lawn Senior Care, Fulda, about 18 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Ellsworth, about 21 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Lakefield, about 23 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Inside your report

What unlocks when you order.

Ownership & corporate history

Primary tier

Prior operators & transfers

Corporate network & affiliates

Owners' other facilities

· · 2 more

Inspection citations — last 5 years

Locked

The 89 citations above are shown free. The report takes each one and explains it in plain English — what the tag requires, how serious the scope/severity grade really is, whether it recurred across surveys — plus the five-year pattern a single inspection can't show.

Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only

Active civil suits

Federal dockets

CDC infection data

Unlock the full file

Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.

$79 $99 Advanced

Original records

Sources we pull for this facility.

Source

CMS Nursing Home Compare

data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog

Last verified 2026-11-06

Source

Secretary of State filings

Entity & officer search

Pulled when a report is ordered

Source

PACER federal dockets

pacer.uscourts.gov

Pulled when a report is ordered