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Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, certified for 37 beds and caring for about 26 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 18, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 81.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $16K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the Minnesota median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dakota Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 81.1 | 25.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 40.3% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $15,914 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2026, 23 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×22 E ×3 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | 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 limited. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | 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 limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | Fine | $15,914 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Walker Thompson Hill, Llc. Chain: Vivie (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivie | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Walker Methodist | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2010 |
| Walker Senior Services Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/08/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dakota County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley Village Health Care Center | Apple Valley | 162 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 13.0 | — | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation | Hastings | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 25.0 | $22K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Trinity Care Center | Farmington | 80 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 17.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center | Burnsville | 114 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14.9 | — | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights | Inver Grove Heights | 46 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 87.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Regina Senior Living | Hastings | 57 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 52.6 | $16K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center | West Saint Paul | 210 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 43 | 20.5 | $42K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center | Inver Grove Heights | 79 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 50 | 63.3 | — | 31 Dec 2025 |
All 9 facilities in Dakota County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $16K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II?
It is part of the Vivie chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vivie, Walker Methodist and Walker Senior Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.