Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
61 Thompson Avenue West · West Saint Paul, MN · 55118 · 6512596702
37 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Vivie
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025
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.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245618 · certified since November 21, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.