Nursing home

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II

61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN, 55118

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Vivie · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II, with 30 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $15,646 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
37
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Dakota Co. avg 3.11Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Dakota Co. avg: 3.11. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

30
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
6
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
112024
132025
62026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $15,646 total · Sep 12, 2024
  1. Sep 12, 2024$15,646

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

0 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Grundhauser, RussellW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Fairbairn, ScottCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Syltie, MichaelW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Billberg, GregCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Coauette, ChadCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Critz, JulieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Finn, MichaelCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Gugisberg, MarnieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Hanson, PhillipCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Jodsaas, VickiCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kraft, CarolCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Lee, KateCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Montgomery, JeffCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Redden, ScottCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Semmer, FredCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Wolf, DavidCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Anderson, MarkCORPORATE OFFICER
Grundhauser, RussellCORPORATE OFFICER
Perry, KatieCORPORATE OFFICER
VivieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Walker MethodistOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Walker Senior Services IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Syltie, MichaelOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Dakota County.

61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul
Dakota County · MN · 55118
37 certified beds44.9002, -93.0880

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II's CMS rating?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II located?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II is located at 61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN, 55118 in Dakota County, and CMS lists 37 certified beds.

Does Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $15,646 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.11 across 9 facilities in Dakota County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245618
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
37
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 30 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Apr 15, 20260605DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Apr 15, 20260628DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Apr 15, 20260655DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Apr 15, 20260689DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Apr 15, 20260757DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Apr 15, 20260880DStandardDeficient, Provider has no plan of correctionNot available
Jan 23, 20250561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250583EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250655DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250881FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250882FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Jan 23, 20250883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 4, 2025
Dec 11, 20240758DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 20, 2025
Sep 12, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 22, 2024
Sep 12, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 22, 2024
Sep 12, 20240678JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 22, 2024
Sep 12, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 22, 2024
Feb 28, 20240554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 5, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 30 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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