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Walker Methodist Breaks Ground on Major Expansion at Westwood Ridge Campus in West St. Paul.

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Expansion Includes Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center and Memory Care to Serve West St. Paul Community

           

(Minneapolis, MN) Walker Methodist broke ground on October 3rd, 2011 on a major expansion of its Westwood Ridge campus in West St. Paul . The expansion includes a new transitional care and rehabilitation center designed to serve area residents who are transitioning from a hospital stay to a return home.  The expansion also includes memory care and private care suites. 

  "With this expansion, we can better serve the West St. Paul community by offering a full spectrum of care at Westwood Ridge," said Lynn Starkovich, President and CEO. "The transitional care center will allow community residents to recover from injury or illness in a short term environment close to home."

Located atop a scenic hill in West St. Paul, Walker at Westwood Ridge is surrounded by woods and nature, yet close to the conveniences of Robert Street.

Residents today enjoy spacious apartments and a variety of amenities and optional services, which include acclaimed dining, housekeeping, transportation, personal assistance, and a full range of health services tailored to meet the individual needs of the residents.

The transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center will provide transitional care and on site rehabilitation for up to 36 patients at one time. It will also offer out patient rehabilitation for those in the community and those needing care after they have returned home.

 

The expansion also includes 24 memory care apartments which will feature an interactive kitchen and secure outdoor garden and an additional 10 care suites where residents can received 24 hour care including medication and diabetes management.  The expansion is scheduled to be completed in summer, 2012. 

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 "Beat It" exercise class at Walker at Hazel Ridge

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