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Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
61 Thompson Avenue West · West Saint Paul, MN 55118 · 37 certified beds
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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
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (30)
Records from February 2024 to April 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0880Provide 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 F0757Ensure 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 F0689Ensure 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 F0655Create 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 F0628Provide 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 F0605Prevent 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 F0582Give 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 F0655Create 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 F0758Implement 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 F0561Honor 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 F0880Provide 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 F0881Implement 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 F0684Provide 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 F0583Keep 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 F0657Develop 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 F0882Designate 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 F0883Develop 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 F0656Develop 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 F0690Provide 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 F0758Implement 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.
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.
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
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