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Westwood Ridge I
1 Thompson Avenue West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
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This detailed information was obtained directly from the Marketing Specialist at Westwood Ridge I via email on March 22, 2024.
Overview of Our Professional Staff and Training
Our team comprises Resident Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA's), and Registered Nurses (RN's), all of whom receive their training through Walker Methodist. This comprehensive training ensures our staff is well-equipped to provide the highest level of care.
Safety and Well-being Measures
To ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, we conduct assessments for those in assisted living to understand their care requirements and adjust services as needed. Our 'I’m OK' program includes daily check-ins, and residents have the option to carry a pendant for additional safety.
Transitioning into Our Community
We facilitate the transition of new residents with an orientation program. Additionally, our resident ambassadors meet with new members to welcome them into our community, ensuring a smooth and friendly integration.
Transportation Services
Our community provides a van service for shopping trips twice a week and transportation to various outings, ensuring our residents have access to everything they need outside our community.
Dining Experience
Dining in our community is a restaurant-style experience with meals prepared by professional chefs, offering a diverse and nutritious menu.
Addressing Complaints and Issues
Residents can address their complaints or issues directly with the Director of Resident Services or submit a work order for maintenance needs, ensuring prompt and efficient resolution.
Cost of Living
For detailed information on the cost of living in our community, please refer to our brochure.
Communication with Residents' Families
The Nurse Manager and Director of Resident Services maintain open lines of communication with residents' families, keeping them updated on their loved ones' well-being.
Short-term or Respite Stays
Our community does not offer short-term or respite stays.
Pet-Friendly Community
Information not provided. Please contact us for details regarding our pet policy.
Vaccination Services
Yes, we provide Covid and flu vaccinations within the community, ensuring our residents' health and safety.
Age in Place
Our community supports the concept of aging in place, allowing residents to stay in a familiar environment as their needs change over time.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many reviews highlight the friendly and attentive staff, welcoming community, and variety of amenities and activities available, making it a comfortable place for seniors. Positive experiences include excellent care, fun activities, and a clean facility. However, there are serious concerns raised about the quality of care, with reports of neglect, unprofessional behavior from some staff, and issues with communication and cleanliness. Some reviewers express gratitude for the care their loved ones received, while others warn against placing family members in the facility due to negative experiences. The quality of food and the responsiveness of staff to residents' needs are mixed, with some praising the efforts to provide a cozy and engaging environment, and others criticizing the lack of attention and professionalism. Overall, experiences vary greatly, suggesting that while some find it a great place for their loved ones, others have faced significant challenges.
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Health
Activities
Community Amenities
Dining
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 21, 2012
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 37
Total current residents: 31
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-31 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. |
| 2022-06-14 | 2022-07-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-14 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-27 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2018-10-16 | 2018-11-27 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is West Saint Paul which is 1.3 miles away and has a population of 19,540 (small town).
- The average income is $100,874, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 16
- Average Temperature: 47.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 124 days of rain, 67 days of snow and 173 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.68 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 176.0, Moderate Days 6.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.4 miles awayRainbow Foods
0.5 miles awayCub Foods
1.1 miles awayOxendale's Market (formerly R.C. Dicks)
1.3 miles awayALDI
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Humboldt Av
0.1 miles awayLivingston Av
0.1 miles awayCarmel Av
0.1 miles awayThompson Av
0.2 miles awayHeatherwood Apt
0.2 miles awayBanks
U.S. Bank
0.2 miles awayTCF National Bank
0.2 miles awayWells Fargo
0.5 miles awayBank of America
1.1 miles awayAssociated Bank
1.2 miles awayHospitals
United Hospital
3.0 miles awayChildren's Minnesota - St. Paul Clinic
3.1 miles awaySt. Joseph's Hospital
3.3 miles awayRegions Hospital
3.7 miles awayGillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
3.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.2 miles awayWalgreens
0.8 miles awayWest Seventh Pharmacy
2.8 miles awaySt. Paul Corner Drug
4.6 miles awayBrightly Pharmacy Care
5.4 miles awayDentists
Lifelong Dental Care
0.1 miles awayHarrison Dental Studio
0.2 miles awayCherokee Dentist
1.5 miles awayAssociated Dentists
2.9 miles awayDr. Bob Maley Family Dentistry
3.2 miles awayParks
Marthler Park
0.2 miles awayGarlough Park
0.5 miles awayDodge Nature Center
0.6 miles awayWeschke Park
0.6 miles awayWest St Paul Sports Complex
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Episcopal Church of The Advent
18.3 miles awayMount Olivet Chapel
19.4 miles awayShopping
West Mall Victoria Crossing
3.7 miles awaySun Ray Shopping Center
5.0 miles awayHmong Village
5.2 miles awayHar Mar Mall
8.0 miles awayMall of America
8.2 miles awayCulture
Minnesota Centennial Showboat
2.7 miles awayArt House North
2.9 miles awayOrdway Center for Performing Arts
3.0 miles awayRoy Wilkins Auditorium
3.1 miles awayMusic Theatre
3.1 miles awayRestaurants
Buffalo Wild Wings
0.2 miles awayCarbone's Pizza
0.2 miles awayEl Taquito Taco Shop
0.3 miles awayBeirut Restaurant
0.3 miles awayChuck E. Cheese's
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