The Shores Of Worthington

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How The Shores Of Worthington Compares

The Shores Of Worthington is a 69-bed for-profit nursing facility in Worthington, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.0%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 69 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (62% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (89% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (52% higher).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Worthington

Worthington sits in Nobles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

3,567 (16.5%)

Median age

36.1 years

Median household income

$56,000

Median home value

$130,400

Demographics for Nobles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Worthington.

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