Memory Care · Alexandria, MN
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Knute Nelson Care Center
420 12th Avenue East · Alexandria, MN 56308 · 83 certified beds
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About Knute Nelson Care Center
Knute Nelson Care Center is a nursing home in Alexandria, Minnesota. Its capacity is 83 beds, above the Minnesota median of 60 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Vivie. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 13 citations, the most recent on May 13, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.22 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Alexandria. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (13)
Records from July 2023 to May 2026.
May 13, 2026
Tag F0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2026.
May 13, 2026
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2026.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 9, 2025.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 22, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
September 22, 2023
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2023.
July 13, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 25, 2023.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.22 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.47 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Vivie, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.4 overall, 3.4 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Minnesota.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Alexandria.
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