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Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie

61 Thompson Avenue West

3(7 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Nursing coverage
24-hour on-site nursing support
Rehab & respite
Short-term rehab and respite stays offered
Insurance accepted
Accepts Medicare, Medica, BCBS, UHC, Humana, Aetna
Memory care setup
Small household-style memory care neighborhoods

What Families Think

Reviews of Westwood Ridge 2 are mixed, with several families praising the food, cleanliness, and physical/occupational therapy support, but multiple recent reviewers describe serious understaffing, slow response to call lights, and lapses in basic care and communication, especially in the transitional care unit. One reviewer reported a medication error and another described a lack of family notification during a medical emergency.

The Good

  • Food and cleanliness praised by multiple reviewers
  • Strong physical and occupational therapy support
  • On-site wellness center with specialty fitness programs

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing and slow response to call lights
  • One report of a medication mishandling incident
  • One report of poor communication during a medical emergency
  • One reviewer says care declined after a change in management

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie

Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie is a senior living community in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, offering enhanced assisted living, memory care, and short-term transitional care in a comfortable, residential environment. The community is part of a two-building campus where residents benefit from 24-hour nursing support, personalized care, and access to therapy services and higher levels of care on the same grounds.

Enhanced assisted living at Westwood Ridge 2 provides all-inclusive care with around-the-clock nursing, three daily meals, personalized wellness activities, and a personal response pendant for assistance. Memory care neighborhoods are designed as communities within the community, offering a warm, relaxed environment specifically for individuals with memory loss. These neighborhoods feature studio or one-bedroom apartments with personal bathrooms, access to shared social and dining spaces including a safe outdoor deck, and life enrichment programs including Music & Memory and sensory activities.

The Transitional Care Unit provides short-term rehabilitation and recovery support following illness, injury, or surgery, with licensed nurses and therapy professionals helping residents regain strength and independence. The unit also offers respite stays for caregivers needing a break or individuals requiring temporary care before returning home. The community accepts a broad range of insurance plans including Medicare, Medica, BCBS, UHC, Humana, Aetna, HealthPartners, Cigna, and commercial plans.

The on-site wellness center features smart HUR-brand fitness equipment, group classes, and specialty programs for Parkinson's disease, with memberships available for all ability levels. Care suites are organized into small household-style neighborhoods with dedicated team members supporting residents, allowing for close relationships and attentive care in a warm, supportive environment.

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

3overall · 7 ratings combined

3★ on Google (7)

Mirisa Dier

May 2026

via Google

I am extremely disappointed and honestly heartbroken by the care my 83 year old grandpa received at this transitional care facility. He had a knee replacement on Tuesday, 5/5, and was transferred here on Friday, 5/8, for recovery and rehab. During his stay, he was barely cared for. He was not being brought ice, was not given pain medication, including basic medications like Tylenol and ibuprofen, unless he specifically asked for it, and was not being properly helped with elevating his leg after surgery. These are basic post-op care needs, especially for an elderly patient recovering from a knee replacement. The most alarming part is that he developed sepsis while in their care. When staff finally realized he was showing symptoms and sent him back to the hospital, they dropped my 83 year old grandpa off at the ER by himself and did not notify his family. The ER he was brought to is known to be extremely crowded and, honestly, can feel scary and overwhelming at times. Leaving an elderly patient there alone, especially one showing signs of a serious infection, is beyond unacceptable. Our family trusted this facility to help him recover safely, and instead we feel like he was neglected during a very vulnerable time. I would not feel comfortable recommending this facility to anyone’s loved one. Patients deserve dignity, communication, proper pain management, and attentive care. My grandpa did not receive that here.

B L

Dec 2025

via Google

Please don’t leave your loved ones here. I guess this place used to be decent but is now under new management. Very short-staffed. Had to remind the aids to wash my dad’s hands coming out of the restroom. You push the button for help and if you are lucky they will come in maybe 15 minutes. As you walk up and down the hallways, there are literally people yelling for help! It was beyond depressing.

DepCat “Letter Writer”

Nov 2024

via Google

After another Silver Sneakers Exercise Class I was awestruck and stopped in my tracks by the clear bright wildflowers and hillside glory of our neighborhood. Encouraged by twice weekly classes I may have taken this photo on the way to a bus but I opted to walk to my next appointment- and walked home with groceries to boot! Thanks Be to Silver Sneakers and Neighbors who post " Do Not Mow" signs on their prairie grass gardens! 🫶🏾🩵💚💛🧡🏋🏻‍♀️🎋🌳

Todd Schmitter

Mar 2024

via Google

Nice facility, good food, and clean. Good physical therapy and occupational therapy support. However, they are either under-staffed or the staff is not attentive enough. Our mother is there for transitional care and often has to wait long periods of time to get help going to the bathroom. We witnessed this first hand while visiting on two consecutive days recently.

D Saxton

Mar 2024

via Google

The food, cleanliness, therapy staff were good. The poor review comes from the fact the nurse swapped out pain meds with melatonin pills, after the complaint was made this nurse was allowed to return to work the next day. These facilities are not regulated like hospitals and was told there is no video surveillance of staff dispensing medication. Beware

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie offer?

Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie located?

Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie is located at 61 Thompson Avenue West in West Saint Paul, Minnesota.

What do families say about Westwood Ridge 2 by Vivie?

Reviews of Westwood Ridge 2 are mixed, with several families praising the food, cleanliness, and physical/occupational therapy support, but multiple recent reviewers describe serious understaffing, slow response to call lights, and lapses in basic care and communication, especially in the transitional care unit. One reviewer reported a medication error and another described a lack of family notification during a medical emergency.

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