Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
Nursing Home · West Saint Paul, MN
CMS certification number245618
Contact & location
61 Thompson Avenue WestWest Saint Paul, MN 55118
Dakota County
- Phone
- (651) 259-6702
- ZIP code
- 55118 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 37
- Residents per day
- 26.0 (70% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Walker Thompson Hill, LLC
- Chain
- Vivie (5 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 21, 2012
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.32 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.83 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.24 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.24 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.37 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 30 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-12-11 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-02-28 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $15,914 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | Fine | $15,914 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbairn, Scott (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Billberg, Greg (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coauette, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Critz, Julie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Finn, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gugisberg, Marnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Phillip (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jodsaas, Vicki (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kraft, Carol (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Kate (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Montgomery, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Redden, Scott (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Semmer, Fred (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolf, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grundhauser, Russell (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perry, Katie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Syltie, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vivie (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker Methodist (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Walker Senior Services INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grundhauser, Russell (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Syltie, Michael (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II?
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II have?
It has 37 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.
Has Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $15,914 in the last three years.
Who owns Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II?
It is part of Vivie and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II?
(651) 259-6702. The facility is located at 61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.