Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii
West Saint Paul, MN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 245618) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,914
Phone: (651) 259-6702 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii reports total nurse staffing of about 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.83 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,914.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in West Saint Paul, Dakota County, Minnesota. The facility is licensed for 37 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 26.0 residents. It operates under non-profit corporation ownership and has been certified since November 21, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.32, including 1.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,914.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is present in the data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii is part of the Vivie chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider type in CMS data.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,914.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 37 certified beds with an average daily census of 26.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Vivie chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 21, 2012.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility's are 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6512596702 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6512596702 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245618?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.