Nursing homes › Minnesota › Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118 · 6512596702 · 37 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vivie, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $31,238 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.32 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.83. Weekend total: 4.37.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2025-01-23 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-04 |
| 2024-12-11 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-20 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-09-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-22 |
| 2024-02-28 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-28 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-02-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | Fine | $15,646 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLBERG, GREG | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| COAUETTE, CHAD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| CRITZ, JULIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| FINN, MICHAEL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/22/2014 |
| GUGISBERG, MARNIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| HANSON, PHILLIP | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| JODSAAS, VICKI | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| KRAFT, CAROL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| LEE, KATE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| MONTGOMERY, JEFF | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| REDDEN, SCOTT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| SEMMER, FRED | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| WOLF, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| ANDERSON, MARK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| GRUNDHAUSER, RUSSELL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/29/2016 |
| PERRY, KATIE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| VIVIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| WALKER METHODIST | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2010 |
| WALKER SENIOR SERVICES INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2010 |
| SYLTIE, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/25/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245618. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.