Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge I
State licensed1 Thompson Avenue West, West St. Paul, MN 55118
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State licensedAssisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing
Walker Methodist Westwood II
West St. Paul, MinnesotaNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Walker Methodist Westwood II
Walker Methodist Westwood II is an assisted living community with memory care in West St. Paul, MN. It is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an assisted living facility with a dementia care endorsement for up to 35 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
35 residents
State license
#28949, Licensed
Location
West St. Paul, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
61 Thompson Avenue West, West St. Paul, Minnesota 55118
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Walker Methodist Westwood II includes Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Walker Methodist Westwood II's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 15, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 19 minutes with each resident a day, above the Minnesota average of 4 hours 11 minutes.
Medicare fined Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II once in the last three years, $15,914 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 5 hours 19 minutesAbove the Minnesota average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 1 hour 50 minutesAbove the Minnesota average |
Inspections
30 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 15, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 1, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 1, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 1, 2026Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 1, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 1, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected May 1, 2026
January 23, 2025 · Standard inspection · 13 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 4, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 4, 2025Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 4, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 4, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 4, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 4, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 4, 2025Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 4, 2025Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 4, 2025Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 4, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 4, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 4, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 4, 2025
December 11, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 20, 2025
September 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 22, 2024Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 22, 2024Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 22, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 22, 2024
February 28, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 5, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 5, 2024Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 5, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 5, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 5, 2024
February 1, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 15, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $15,914 in the last three years.
- September 12, 2024Fine: $15,914
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Walker Thompson Hill, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 37
- Average residents per day
- 26
- Accepts
- Medicare
- First certified
- November 21, 2012
- Part of a chain
- Vivie, 5 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245618
Location
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61 Thompson Avenue WestWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Questions about Walker Methodist Westwood II
Does Walker Methodist Westwood II have a nursing home?+
Yes. Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Walker Methodist Westwood II's other levels of care.
How did Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 15, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II?+
Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 19 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 50 minutes from registered nurses.
Has Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II once in the last three years, totaling $15,914.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.