Crossroads Care Center

    965 McMillan St, Worthington, MN 56187
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.0ยท39 reviews

    Caring staff, comforting homey atmosphere

    I placed my Nonna here and I'm very pleased-nurses and staff are caring, professional, and responsive, answering our questions and providing safety-focused, comforting care. The homey atmosphere and positive therapy team helped her make friends quickly and relieved my family; I'd recommend this center.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.03ยท(39)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.5
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff
    • Responsive and attentive nursing
    • Skilled therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Supportive, family-like atmosphere
    • Strong staff teamwork under infection-control stress
    • Engaging social activities and opportunities for friendships
    • Clear emotional support and communication for families
    • Visible safety focus in routine care

    Cons

    • Understaffing and staffing shortages
    • Inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone
    • Weak medication-management controls
    • Gaps in resident monitoring and hydration oversight
    • Dated physical plant requiring major renovation
    • Inconsistent meal quality and limited menu variety
    • Ineffective phone and family-communication systems
    • Allegations of staff theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews of Crossroads Care Center show a mixture of strong person-centered strengths and several operational weaknesses that prospective residents and families should weigh carefully. Many reviewers emphasize the quality of interpersonal care: staff are frequently described as friendly, compassionate and supportive, with nursing teams that respond to questions and provide reassuring communication. Therapy and rehabilitation services receive positive comments; families reported rapid social integration for new residents and meaningful activities such as group singing and organized therapy sessions.

    At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns. Staffing levels and visibility are a consistent theme โ€” several accounts describe periods with few staff on duty and stretched personnel, which reviewers link to delays in care and reduced oversight. Alongside staffing shortages are reports of inconsistent staff conduct and communication tone, including instances characterized as brusque or insensitive and, in one case, a remark related to a resident's passing that families found distressing. These concerns suggest variability in staff training or supervisory consistency.

    Safety and clinical processes are another area of mixed feedback. While some reviewers note a general safety focus, others describe specific medication-handling concerns (including crushed pills and a perceived choking risk) and broader gaps in monitoring hydration and resident needs. These items point to potential weaknesses in medication-management controls and bedside monitoring practices rather than isolated praise-worthy routines.

    Dining, activities and the physical environment show similar contrasts. The facility's social programming and the warm, family-like atmosphere are frequently praised and appear to support resident well-being. Conversely, the physical plant is described as dated and in need of major upgrades; reviewers also mention practical issues such as malfunctioning televisions, repetitive or low-quality meals, and a poor phone system that complicates family communication.

    Management and organizational issues surface in comments about communication systems, inconsistent staff performance, and at least one serious allegation regarding staff theft. These points suggest areas where leadership attention is warranted: clearer communication channels with families, stronger oversight of clinical and nonclinical staff, and an investment plan for facility maintenance.

    Overall, Crossroads Care Center appears to offer considerable relational strengths โ€” kindness, responsive nursing, and effective therapy/activities โ€” that contribute positively to many residents' experiences. However, recurring operational themes (staffing shortages, medication-safety and monitoring gaps, facility maintenance needs, and communication challenges) indicate risks that families should investigate during touring and pre-admission conversations. Recommended due diligence includes asking about current staffing ratios, medication administration protocols, recent maintenance plans, family-communication procedures, and how the center addresses serious allegations and staff conduct concerns.

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    Location

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    Crossroads Care Center is located at 965 McMillan St, Worthington, MN, 56187.

    About Crossroads Care Center

    South Shore Care Center is a small, for-profit nursing home facility located in Worthington, Minnesota. With a capacity of 59 beds, it provides both short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care for individuals requiring various levels of support. Operated under corporate ownership, South Shore Care Center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, but it does participate in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, offering financial accessibility to residents who qualify.

    The facility focuses on post-acute care for patients recovering from events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. These services are designed to help residents regain independence and, when possible, return to their homes. At South Shore Care Center, the short-term rehabilitation program is rated as average based on recent data. Approximately 53% of residents in this program were able to return home after discharge, reflecting a focus on helping individuals achieve their recovery goals. The facility provides an average of just over four hours of nurse staffing per resident each day, supporting both the personal and medical needs of those in its care.

    Residents at South Shore Care Center benefit from specialized care services based on individual assessments, personal preferences, and goals. The care home offers medical and supportive interventions for issues such as feeding tube management and respiratory care, and strives to provide appropriate treatment as prescribed. There are established procedures for infection prevention and control, as well as policies to ensure quality in food sourcing, preparation, and distribution according to professional standards. South Shore Care Center also develops programs for vaccinations against flu and pneumonia, and ensures staff members undergo training related to quality assurance and performance improvement.

    Quality assurance is a focal point for the team, with processes in place for ongoing assessment and corrective action when necessary. Staff regularly participate in training programs to further develop their skills and adhere to best practices. The care center is subject to state and federal inspections that review health, safety, and fire protection standards, with recent reports indicating ongoing attention to improvement and compliance with professional standards. South Shore Care Center is committed to safeguarding resident information, maintaining accurate medical records, and facilitating the coordination of hospice services when needed. The combination of dedicated staff, comprehensive services, and a commitment to resident well-being positions South Shore Care Center as an option for seniors and others in need of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation in the Worthington area.

    People often ask...

    Crossroads Care Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 965 McMillan St, Worthington, MN 56187.

    No, Crossroads Care Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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