Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria, MN - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Knute Nelson Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Alexandria, Minnesota. It is located in Douglas county at 420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. You can reach out to the office of Knute Nelson Care Center via phone at (320) 763-6653. This skilled nursing facility has 83 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 77.71%. Its legal business name is Knute Nelson and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation. It is part of Vivie, a chain of 5 nursing homes.

Knute Nelson Care Center (Medicare CCN 245435) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1987 (39 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in May, 2026.

Contact Information

	Knute Nelson Care Center
	420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308
	(320) 763-6653

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Knute Nelson Care Center
Location	420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, Minnesota
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	83
Occupancy Rate	77.71%
Medicare ID (CCN)	245435
Legal Business Name	Knute Nelson
Ownership Type	Non Profit - Corporation
Chain	Vivie (5 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating	3.4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Knute Nelson Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number	1689649790
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	Knute Nelson
Doing Business As	Knute Nelson Care Center
Address	420 12th Ave E, Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone Number	320-763-6653

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Knute Nelson Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Knute Nelson Care Center give to their patients.

Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Knute Nelson Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	4.16	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	1.01	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	0.86	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.29	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	3.57	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.7	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0.14	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	29.1%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	18.8%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	0	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$0
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in May, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Knute Nelson Care Center for 2 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 12 citations since 2023 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
May 13, 2026	Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Minimal harm potential, widespread	No revisit needed
May 13, 2026	Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection	Minimal harm potential, widespread	No revisit needed
Mar 5, 2025	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Mar 5, 2025	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
Mar 5, 2025	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Apr 9, 2025
May 22, 2024	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
May 22, 2024	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
May 22, 2024	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
May 22, 2024	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
May 22, 2024	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
May 22, 2024	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
Sep 22, 2023	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 18, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Knute Nelson Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	15.93	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	0	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.31	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	6.12	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.16	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.27	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	80.85	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	3	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	21.46	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	15.65	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.15	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	85.27	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.38	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	33.17	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	8.14	15.38

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