KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in ALEXANDRIA, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 83 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 65.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245435 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.02 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.84 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER had 3 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 5, 2025).
Inspection Findings — March 5, 2025
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level D)Corrected — April 9, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 9, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — April 9, 2025
Knute Nelson Care Center is a 83-bed nursing home in Alexandria, Minnesota. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, below the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 3 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows a high overall quality rating, which suggests generally strong performance. It would be reasonable to ask what steps they are taking to strengthen nurse aide training—particularly in dementia care and abuse prevention—and how they’re ensuring those improvements are sustained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER?
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER reports 4.02128 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER had 3 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER have?
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER has 83 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- Bethany On The Lake LLC — 5/5 — 0.8 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.