Skilled nursing · West Saint Paul, MN

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii

61 THOMPSON AVENUE WEST, West Saint Paul, MN 55118

1 / 5CMS 37 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Minnesota state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 3-star.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Minnesota DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

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No data

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

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No data

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

No data

National

14%

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Federal CMS + Minnesota state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★1 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

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No data

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

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No data

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

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No data

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

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No data

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

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No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

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No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$24,070 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID245618

OwnershipNon profit - Other

ChainIndependent

Beds37

Avg residents26

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Minnesota DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii been cited for resident harm?

It has $24,070 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii appears in the record section above.

What is Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Minnesota state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii is located at 61 THOMPSON AVENUE WEST, West Saint Paul, MN 55118. Phone: (651) 259-6702. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii a special focus facility?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $24,070 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii compare to other West Saint Paul skilled nursing facilities?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 34. Browse the full West Saint Paul directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge Ii and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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