Knute Nelson Care Center
Alexandria, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245435) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (320) 763-6653 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knute Nelson Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Knute Nelson Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 29.1% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Knute Nelson Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Knute Nelson Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1987. The facility has 83 certified beds and an average daily census of 64.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Knute Nelson Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. All four CMS star components are strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Knute Nelson Care Center is part of the Vivie chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Knute Nelson Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with 29.1% nursing staff turnover, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 83 certified beds with an average of 64.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Vivie chain, which includes 5 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; this facility scores 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3207636653 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3207636653 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245435?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.