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South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN

South Shore Care Center is a nursing home community in Worthington, MN.

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South Shore Care Center in Worthington, MN

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1307 South Shore Drive Po Box 69, Worthington, MN 56187

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 39 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of South Shore Care Center

common 11 reviews mention this

Staff support and responsiveness

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and responsive to questions.

Multiple reviews say staff focus on residents’ safety and wellbeing and answer family questions. Several residents are described as being treated with kindness, love, and professionalism, including nurses who respond and provide thorough help. A few reviewers also mention supportive experiences during visits, with staff engaging politely even when fewer staff were visible at the moment.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Facility upkeep feels dated

Several reviewers say the building needs upgrades or remodeling.

Some reviews describe the center as going downhill or being dated, and they call for a major upgrade. One reviewer also contrasts an earlier impression of being happy with a more negative view now. While staff is repeatedly praised, these comments consistently point to the physical facility needing attention.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Staffing and conduct concerns

A minority of reviews raise serious concerns about staffing and nurse conduct.

Some reviews complain that more staff is needed or that care is not handled appropriately, including comments about abusive treatment. There are also complaints about disrespect during a difficult time, where a nurse’s remarks are described as inappropriate for the situation. Separate negative reviews also allege misconduct related to resident well-being and handling of money.

common 3 reviews mention this

Faith-related visiting and worship

Reviews mention faith services and visiting as part of the community experience.

Several reviews describe religious visiting, including communion for Catholic residents and sang hymns during visits. Another reviewer also says they have long enjoyed opportunities to present the Gospel to residents and staff. These comments focus on arranged visiting experiences rather than daily-life programming details.

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Features

Housing

  • 54 resident community capacity 54 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church (0.1 miles)
  • First Covenant Church (0.3 miles)
  • Love of Worthington (0.7 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.7 miles)
  • American Lutheran Youth (1 miles)
  • Journey Ministries (1 miles)
  • American Lutheran Church (1.1 miles)

Parks

  • Chautauqua Park (0.7 miles)
  • Chatauqua Park (0.8 miles)
  • Centennial Park (0.9 miles)
  • Olson Park (1.1 miles)
  • Millard Walker Park (1.6 miles)
  • Watland Park (3.8 miles)
  • Central Park (15.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Panda House Chinese Restaurant (1 miles)
  • Panaderia Mi Tierra (1 miles)
  • El Taco (1 miles)
  • A & T Tap (1.2 miles)
  • Duffer's Bar & Grill Worthington (1.4 miles)
  • Pupuseria & Restaurant Crystal (1.6 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Worthington Taxi (1 miles)
  • Prairieland Transit System (1.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.9 miles)
  • Worthington Municipal Airport (OTG) (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Sterling Drug (1 miles)
  • Sterling Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Guidepoint Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Sterling Drug (1.9 miles)
  • Lewis Drug (15.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Iowa Lakes Orthopaedics (1 miles)
  • Lakefield Branch Clinic (1 miles)
  • Sanford Health Cancer Center (1.1 miles)
  • Ophthalmology (1.1 miles)
  • Urology Specialists (1.1 miles)
  • Worthington Hearing Aid Service (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Phileo's Coffee & Eatery (1.1 miles)
  • Alano Club (1.1 miles)
  • Lantern Coffeehouse & Roastery (16.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sanford Regional Hospital Worthington (1.1 miles)
  • Family Medicine Clinic (15.2 miles)

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