Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3.76 reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It is flagged as a Special Focus Facility candidate, and it has had $142,883 in fines in the last 24 months, with recent inspection citations for infection control, resident abuse/neglect protection, and accident hazards/supervision.
Last inspection: April 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $142,883special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.758.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.07
Licensed practical nurses
0.37
Nurse aides
2.31
Weekend nursing
3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 62%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
31.4%21.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%4.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.6%8.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15.2%19.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.5%12.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17%6.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%4.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37%17.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.6%20%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.1%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,940 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 23 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $107,550 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $216,000 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,393 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,988 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 7 fines · $160,691 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Feb 19, 2026
$15,940
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 12, 2024
28 days
Federal fine
Dec 12, 2024
$107,550
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2024
$19,393
Federal fine
May 1, 2024
$8,988
Federal fine
Sep 11, 2023
$2,470
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2023
$2,117
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,233
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of EPHRAM LAHASKY · 23 homes · 1.7 stars avg
Occupancy
52.2 residents on an average day (76% of 69 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.