WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER
2060 UPPER 55TH STREET EAST, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Inver Grove Heights, 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 falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Inver Grove Heights, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (85% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Inver Grove Heights.
How is WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 practices help WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.7% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Inver Grove Heights options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WOODLYN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE CENTER?
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 Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Inver Grove Heights
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.