THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Nobles · MN · For profit - Limited Liability company · EPHRAM LAHASKY chain · 69 certified beds · CCN 245596 · SOUTHSHORE OPERATIONS, LLC


THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON operates 69 certified beds in WORTHINGTON, Minnesota. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1992-01-01. It averages 52.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON?

CMS lists 61 health-inspection deficiencies for THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-30F0812, F0880Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2026-04-30F0628, F0657, F0804, F0949Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.D
2026-02-19F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2026-02-19F0841, F0868Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyF
2025-04-11F0684, F0686, F0690, F0880Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-03-04F0656, F0812, F0837, F0838, F0865, F0867, F0880, F0882, F0944Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / 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. / 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. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. / Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.F
2025-03-04F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2025-03-04F0578, F0636, F0641, F0642, F0644, F0657, F0684, F0692, F0698, F0742, F0758, F0761, F0808Honor 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. / Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / 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. / 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. / 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. / 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.D
2025-01-15F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.L
2024-12-12F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-12-12F0728Ensure 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.E
2024-12-12F0609, F0686, F0849, F0880Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-08-29F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-05-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-05-01F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D
2023-12-21F0812, F0867, F0944Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. / Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.F
2023-12-21F0695, F0725, F0842Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2023-12-21F0609, F0641, F0684, F0693, F0758, F0849, F0880, F0883, F0940Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.D

Why was THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON fined 6 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-02-19Fine$15,940
2024-12-12Fine$107,550
2024-08-29Fine$19,725
2024-05-01Fine$8,988
2023-09-11Fine$2,470
2023-09-05Fine$2,117

Has THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-01-1028

How is THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON staffed relative to the MN average?

MeasureThis facilityMN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.758024.19318
Total nursing staff turnover (%)57.942.2
Average number of residents per day52.260.3

Who owns THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON, and what chain is it in?

THE SHORES OF WORTHINGTON is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SOUTHSHORE OPERATIONS, LLC and belongs to the EPHRAM LAHASKY chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCBAY WORTHINGTON HOLDINGS LLC, MB WORTHINGTON HOLDINGS, LLC, KATZ, ABEsince 03/14/2016
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEATCHISON, BARBARA, KESSLER, SCOTTsince 04/01/2016

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