WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II
Grade D — 68/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
37
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Total Fines
$24,070
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
VIVIE
WALKER METHODIST
WALKER SENIOR SERVICES INC
SYLTIE, MICHAEL
BILLBERG, GREG
COAUETTE, CHAD
CRITZ, JULIE
FINN, MICHAEL
GUGISBERG, MARNIE
HANSON, PHILLIP
JODSAAS, VICKI
KRAFT, CAROL
LEE, KATE
MONTGOMERY, JEFF
REDDEN, SCOTT
SEMMER, FRED
WOLF, DAVID
ANDERSON, MARK
GRUNDHAUSER, RUSSELL
PERRY, KATIE
FAIRBAIRN, SCOTT
GRUNDHAUSER, RUSSELL
SYLTIE, MICHAEL
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2024 | Fine | — | $24,070 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (30)
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II?
WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II in WEST SAINT PAUL, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 67.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II?
WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II have?
WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II has 30 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II been fined?
Yes. WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II has $24,070 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II have?
WALKER METHODIST WESTWOOD RIDGE II has 37 certified beds with approximately 27 current residents (73% occupancy). The facility is located at 61 THOMPSON AVENUE WEST, WEST SAINT PAUL, Minnesota 55118. It is a non profit - other facility.
Data Disclaimer
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