WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II

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How WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II Compares

WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II is a 37-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.2%) is above the Minnesota average of 22.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 37 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Saint Paul, the local average is 1.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (45% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around West Saint Paul

West Saint Paul sits in Dakota County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

60,145 (14.1%)

Median age

38.0 years

Median household income

$88,468

Median home value

$280,300

Demographics for Dakota County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Saint Paul.

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