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Best Nursing Homes in Worthington, MN

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Feb 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

2 facilities compared · CMS & MN Dept. of Health data

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South Shore Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Worthington
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 75
Rank #217 / 536
49.4%
Facility 49.4%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #296 / 328
-38%
3.92
Facility 3.92
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #67 / 85
+28%-18%
$47.6k
Facility $47.6k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #71 / 86
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #80 / 86
6.2
Facility 6.2
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #79 / 86
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 1.2
54
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 48
Rank #582 / 633
Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC
$4.7M
Facility $4.7M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #77 / 85
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #81 / 85
58.9%
Facility 58.9%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #37 / 85
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Crossroads Care Center-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Worthington
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 75
Rank #253 / 536
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #263 / 328
-25%
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Facility -
MN AVG 4.77
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MN AVG $47.9k
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MN AVG 23.2
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MN AVG 3.8
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MN AVG 1.2
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66
Facility 66
MN AVG 48
Rank #132 / 633
#N/A
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #82 / 85
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #80 / 85
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #10 / 85
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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.

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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.