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Knute Nelson Care Center

Excellent5-Star CMS Rating

420 12TH AVENUE EAST, Alexandria, MN 56308

83 Beds
Medicare Since 1987

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420 12TH AVENUE EAST
Alexandria, MN 56308

About Knute Nelson Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Knute Nelson Care Center is an nursing home in Alexandria, MN, serving Douglas County and the surrounding community. The facility has 83 certified beds with an average daily census of 59.9 residents.

Knute Nelson Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care.

Knute Nelson Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Alexandria, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating5/5 Stars
Certified Beds83
Avg. Residents/Day59.9
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyDouglas
Affiliated Doctors8

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Excellent

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Knute Nelson Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Very Good

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Excellent

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Knute Nelson Care Center provides 4.47 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.09 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 27.9%, which is lower than many facilities, suggesting staff stability. RN-specific turnover is 13.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.83 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day1.09
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.47
Total Nurse Turnover Rate27.9%
RN Turnover Rate13.3%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.83

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Knute Nelson Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Knute Nelson Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Knute Nelson Care Center?

Knute Nelson Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Knute Nelson Care Center have?

Knute Nelson Care Center has 83 certified beds with an average daily census of 59.9 residents.

What type of facility is Knute Nelson Care Center?

Knute Nelson Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Douglas County in Alexandria, MN.

How many doctors practice at Knute Nelson Care Center?

8 physicians are affiliated with Knute Nelson Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Knute Nelson Care Center have any safety concerns?

Knute Nelson Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·