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Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · West St Paul, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Outdoor view of the facility with blooming trees Outdoor seating area with blooming trees Outdoor seating area with blooming trees Cozy interior of a resident room set up with two beds Residents relaxing in a common area with fireplace

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · West St Paul, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1 Thompson Ave W, West St Paul, MN 55118 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge

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.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 68.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 68.6% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 28.8% Below MN avg. ▼ 28.8% Below MN avg.MN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 75.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 75.6% Below MN avg.MN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 4.1% Below MN avg. ▼ 4.1% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 4th out of 84 homes in Minnesota for nurse hours. 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.
6h 44m per day
Rank #4 / 84Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 84 homes in Minnesota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 84 Minnesota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Minnesota avg (4h 46m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
+41%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +34% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
17 days
Bed community size
140-bed community Rank #44 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 528 homes in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #145 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 145th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #106 / 282Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 282 homes in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 282. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
116 / 140
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyDakota
CMS Certification Number245618

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
78.6% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
82.2% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
79.8% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
91.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
96.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
89.5% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
78.8% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
72.7% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
78.7% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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Inspection History

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 35 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2023 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (250% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3510 This facility has 250% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (35 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 250% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 9, 2023 inspection found five deficiencies including food code violations, fire safety lapses with alarms and doors, and incomplete medication storage practices.
  • Fire safety training and evacuation drills for employees and residents were not provided as required during the August 2023 survey.
  • The licensee was found in substantial compliance with state licensing statutes despite the cited deficiencies on August 9, 2023.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 6

Minnesota average 6

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations
30 Rank #52 / 85Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 85 homes in Minnesota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 85 MN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 23.2

Citations per inspection
5 Rank #63 / 85Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 85 homes in Minnesota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 85 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7

Serious health citations
0
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

1 critical citation Minnesota average: 0.7
0 serious citations Minnesota average: 0.5
29 moderate citations Minnesota average: 21.2
0 minor citations Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jan 23, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 80
Contractors 29
Staff to resident ratio 3.76 : 1
72% more staff per resident than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 30
Average shift 6.5 hours
13% worse than Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,990

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 20 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

14.8%

2,661 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 10 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant200204,61392100%7.5
Registered Nurse150153,38292100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,14692100%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant710171,3587986%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist74111,0147784%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician47117787278%5.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025656470%5.7
Physical Therapy Aide4375544953%6.5
RN Director of Nursing1015075661%9.1
Nurse Practitioner2025046368%8
Qualified Social Worker2464826267%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014505863%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014225964%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician1014125358%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1013014751%6.4
Dietitian2021747076%2
Other Dietary Services Staff2021456267%1.5
Administrator1011266368%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011594043%1.5
20 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 84%
11 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 78%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 53%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 61%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 58%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 51%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 76%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 43%
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Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $24K Rank #54 / 85Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 85 homes in Minnesota for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 85 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46% lower than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $24K
Minnesota average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 12, 2024 · $24K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 12, 2024
$24K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Average Minnesota avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.8%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.1%
40% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 52.5%
36% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.2%
5% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.8%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.5%
11% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 70.8%
40% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 15 days

Private pay

73% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 17 days

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 29
Medicare
23
79.3% of residents
Private pay or other
6
20.7% of residents

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Other Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.2M
Nonprofit Other Nonprofit
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M Rank #42 / 84Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 84 homes in Minnesota for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.2M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.5M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #41 / 84Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 84 homes in Minnesota for payroll. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.5M 72% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #42 / 84Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 84 homes in Minnesota for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota facilities typically land around 62–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.7M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$11.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Walker Methodist

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 245618

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (73% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 17 days.

Admissions
658 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 27%
Private pay 73%
Discharges
655 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 25%
Private pay 75%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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MN AVG 61
Rank #166 / 528
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #112 / 282
+10%
5.04
Facility 5.04
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #29 / 84
 -12%+6%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #50 / 85
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #69 / 85
10.3
Facility 10.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #84 / 85
167-
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 43
Rank #47 / 632
Alan Markowitz
$10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #37 / 84
$5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #37 / 84
50.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 50.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #57 / 84
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Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
West St Paul (West Saint Paul)
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 61
Rank #44 / 528
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #106 / 282
+14%
6.74
Facility 6.74
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #4 / 84
 -3%+41%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #54 / 85
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #52 / 85
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #63 / 85
1116-
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 43
Rank #145 / 632
Walker Methodist
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #42 / 84
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #41 / 84
72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #42 / 84
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Minnesota

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is located in West St Paul, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge

What neighborhood is Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge in?

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is in the West Saint Paul neighborhood of West St Paul.

Is Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge?

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge?

Yes, Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

Does Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge is registered as a non-profit in MN.

How many beds does Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge have?

Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge has 140 beds.

Are there photos of Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Walker Methodist – Westwood Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

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