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Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II

61 Thompson Avenue West · West Saint Paul, MN 55118 · 37 certified beds

(651) 259-6702

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About Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II is a nursing home in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. Its capacity is 37 beds, below the Dakota County median of 79 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Vivie. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on April 15, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.86 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in West Saint Paul. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (30)

Records from February 2024 to April 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • April 15, 2026

    Tag F0605

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0582

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0561

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0881

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0882

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0883

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • January 23, 2025

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 4, 2025.

  • December 11, 2024

    Tag F0758

    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 l….

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 20, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $15,646

  • September 12, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,646 against this nursing home on September 12, 2024.

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Staffing

4.86 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 5.01 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit

Part of Vivie, a chain of 5 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.4 overall, 3.4 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.

Nursing Homes

Minnesota median$10,646/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in West Saint Paul.

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