Nursing homeActive
Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
61 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118651259670237 certified beds · 26 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
6
since 2024
Deficiencies
30
● 0● 29● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$15,914
1 fine
Last survey
2026-04-15
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-12 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-28 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F605
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F628
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F655
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F689
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-01Record 245618-20260415-F880
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F561
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F582
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F583
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F684
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F690
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F881
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F882
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-04Record 245618-20250123-F883
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-20Record 245618-20241211-F758
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-10-22Record 245618-20240912-F678
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-22Record 245618-20240912-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-22Record 245618-20240912-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-22Record 245618-20240912-F684
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 245618-20240228-F554
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 245618-20240228-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 245618-20240228-F760
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 245618-20240228-F882
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-05Record 245618-20240228-F883
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-15Record 245618-20240201-F609
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-12 | Civil money penalty | $15,914 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.83
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day5.32
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.37
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syltie, Michael Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vivie Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walker Methodist Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Walker Senior Services Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anderson, Mark Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Billberg, Greg Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Coauette, Chad Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Critz, Julie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fairbairn, Scott Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finn, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grundhauser, Russell Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grundhauser, Russell Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gugisberg, Marnie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Phillip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jodsaas, Vicki Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kraft, Carol Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lee, Kate Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Montgomery, Jeff Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, Katie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Redden, Scott Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Semmer, Fred Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Syltie, Michael Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolf, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vivie — 5 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Dakota.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights Inver Grove Heights | 1.5 mi | 2026-02-19 | 2371 |
| Southview Acres Healthcare Center West Saint Paul | 1.3 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0403 |
| Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt Saint Paul | 2.1 mi | 2026-03-05 | 1365 |
| Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center Inver Grove Heights | 2.6 mi | 2025-12-31 | 4451 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor Saint Paul | 2.9 mi | 2026-01-28 | 3251 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |