WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II
61 THOMPSON AVENUE WEST, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.1%) is above the Minnesota average of 23.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 37 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Saint Paul, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II with other nursing homes in West Saint Paul.
How is WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 35.1% here versus 23.6% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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