South Shore Care Center
Nursing Home · Worthington, MN
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

South Shore Care Center

Nursing Home · Worthington, MN
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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South Shore Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of South Shore Care Center

South Shore Care Center is a health care center located in Worthington, MN, offering a variety of services from transitional care, memory care, respite care, rehabilitations, long term care, and hospice care. As part of their care services, each residents are provided personalized care programs aimed to ensure that their specific care needs are met. Their team of highly trained, and certified professionals, along with their state of the art facilities ensure both residents and their loved ones that they take quality seriously, when providing care.
As one community, even non-memory care residents benefit from the kind of security South Shore Center provides. Their secured community are locked, with exit systems in place to ensure that residents who tend to wander can safely roam aroubnd the premises, without worry that they might suddenly go out get lost.

(507) 376-3175

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 68.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 68.6% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below MN avg. ▼ 64.4% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 2.3% Below MN avg. ▼ 2.3% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 36.1% Below MN avg. ▼ 36.1% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 67th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 55m per day
Rank #67 / 85Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 85 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Minnesota avg (4h 46m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
-18%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +50% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 6m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 25m per day ▼ 32% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 14m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 23m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 6m per day ▲ 50% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 46m per day ▲ 12% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Lower occupancy than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupancy rate 49.4% Rank #296 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 296th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 126 days
Occupancy rate
49.4% Rank #296 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 296th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
126 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #582 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 582nd out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 83
Employees 55
Contractors 28
Staff to resident ratio 1.43:1
35% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.19:1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.19:1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 8.1 hours
8% better than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,243

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 38
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

31.3%

6,342 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Registered Nurse: 11 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant25133810,50292100%8.1
Registered Nurse411154,10792100%10.3
Licensed Practical Nurse5492,02092100%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff100108889199%5.2
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015006368%7.9
Dietitian1014976368%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014836166%7.9
Dental Services Staff1014665459%8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician3032283336%6.2
Medication Aide/Technician1011933%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist1011244%3
Qualified Social Worker1011178%1.5
38 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 99%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 59%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 36%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 3%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 4%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 8%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $48K Rank #71 / 86Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 86 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
7% higher than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 5
149% more fines than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $48K
Minnesota average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 29, 2024
$30K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 1, 2024
$9K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 11, 2023
$2K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 5, 2023
$2K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.3
11% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.6
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Minnesota avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.5%
18% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.6%
22% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.8%
35% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
41% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 13.3%
144% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
87% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.8%
186% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 24.7%
467% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.7%
66% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Average Minnesota avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.7%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
16% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.5%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 32.6%
41% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.2%
16% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 5.0%
549% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.8%
24% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 58
Medicare
3
5.2% of residents
Medicaid
31
53.4% of residents
Private pay or other
24
41.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.7M
Operating loss
-$247.7K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$4.7M Rank #77 / 85Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$247.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #81 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.8M
58.9% of revenue Rank #37 / 85Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota SNFs typically land around 61–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.2M
Total costs $5.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Worthington's city center to South Shore Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.08 miles to nearest hospital (Sanford Worthington Medical Center)

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South Shore Care Center is located in Worthington, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore Care Center

Is South Shore Care Center in a walkable area?

South Shore Care Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at South Shore Care Center?

South Shore Care Center's occupancy is 49.4%.

What is the phone number of South Shore Care Center?

(507) 376-3175 will put you in contact with the team at South Shore Care Center.

Is South Shore Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — South Shore Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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