We arrange tours, appointments, and even moving support so you don’t have to
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Residents enjoy an ultimately relaxing stay at Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge, nestled in the serene neighborhood of West St. Paul, MN, where independent living, assisted living, and memory care come together in harmony. Here, seniors can select from a variety of accommodations, including cozy studios and spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, all within a community known for its exceptional care services and consistently high ratings.
This community offers a fulfilling lifestyle, where comfort and convenience blend seamlessly with a wealth of amenities. The friendly, well-trained team ensures each resident enjoys a healthy, active life, with a vibrant schedule of social, educational, and entertaining activities. Here, seniors thrive in an enriching community that fosters connections and enhances quality of life. Choose Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge for an active and rewarding lifestyle today.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 4th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 56m per day | ▲ 34% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Similar to the Minnesota average: 79.7%In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (5 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 50% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 48% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota nursing home (1.7 vs. MN avg 3.3).↓ 48% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 9, 2023, identified several deficiencies related to food preparation, fire safety, and medication storage. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues with fire safety measures and staff training, as well as concerns about compliance with food handling standards. Inspectors cited problems including noncompliance with the Minnesota Food Code, smoke alarms not being interconnected, fire doors not latching properly, insufficient fire safety training, and incomplete medication storage procedures. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges in maintaining fire safety and food service standards.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMinnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.
43% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
69% better than Minnesota average
13% worse than Minnesota average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,661 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 0 | 20 | 4,613 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,382 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,146 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 10 | 17 | 1,358 | 79 | 86% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1,014 | 77 | 84% | 5.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 7 | 11 | 778 | 72 | 78% | 5.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 565 | 64 | 70% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 3 | 7 | 554 | 49 | 53% | 6.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 56 | 61% | 9.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 4 | 6 | 482 | 62 | 67% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 59 | 64% | 7.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 53 | 58% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 301 | 47 | 51% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 174 | 70 | 76% | 2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 145 | 62 | 67% | 1.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 126 | 63 | 68% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 40 | 43% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
46% lower than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
50% fewer fines than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.4
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 12, 2024 · $24K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 12, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.8%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
40% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
52.5%
36% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.2%
5% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.8%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 14.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
47.5%
11% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
70.8%
40% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
73% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
29Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #42 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
5.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from West St Paul's city center to Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.05 miles to nearest hospital (Dr. Anupama Kalaskar, MD)
Add your location
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is located in West St Paul, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is in the West Saint Paul neighborhood of West St Paul.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge's occupancy is 83%.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge has 140 beds.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is located at 1 Thompson Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118, United States.
(651) 259-2474 will put you in contact with the team at Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge.
Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is in Dakota County.
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
Thank you for your interest!
Our team will be in touch shortly to help with next steps.
