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Best Nursing Homes in Worthington, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Worthington, MN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MN
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Worthington, MN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Worthington, MN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Worthington, MN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

South Shore Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Worthington
69
Facility 69
MN AVG 61
Rank #206 / 528
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #150 / 282
+4%
3.92
Facility 3.92
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #51 / 67
+28%-18%
$269.1k
Facility $269.1k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #66 / 67
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #62 / 67
6.2
Facility 6.2
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #60 / 67
453-
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 43
Rank #581 / 632
Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #60 / 67
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #64 / 67
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #29 / 67
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Crossroads Care Center-
NH
AL
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Worthington
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #248 / 528
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66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #66 / 67
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #63 / 67
59.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #6 / 67
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Overview of South Shore Care Center

South Shore Care Center is a community in Worthington, Minnesota, that provides transitional care, rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, respite care, and hospice services for older adults. Owned by Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC, it is located about a mile from Sanford Worthington Medical Center and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The community has 69 beds and operates at about 49 percent occupancy, with an average resident stay of 126 days. Registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides provide nearly four hours of nursing care per resident each day, supported by rehabilitation and other specialized clinical services.

A secured unit with exit-alert systems helps protect residents who are at risk of wandering. This added safety measure extends beyond the memory care program, providing additional security throughout the community. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 5, making most errands and visits best completed by car.

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Overview of Crossroads Care Center

Crossroads Care Center, located in Worthington, MN, is a skilled nursing facility offeering high quality nursing services from transitional care, memory care, respite care, rehabilitations, long term care, and hospice care. To ensure that each residents’ specific needs are met, they provide personalized care programs which includes 24/7 nursing care, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Valuing the role of the environment, CrossroadsCare Center offers a secure community with comforatble spaces, where seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can thrive. Their therapy services include speech, occupational and physical, giving residents assistence to achieve the highest level of functionality as possible.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Worthington, MN

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Minnesota Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 2 nursing homes in Worthington, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Worthington, MN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Worthington, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Worthington, MN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.