The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER
ALEXANDRIA, MN · Medicare-certified · 83 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER (ALEXANDRIA, MN) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It has a 4-star health inspection rating, 5-star staffing rating, and 4-star quality measures rating, with reported nurse staffing at 4.47 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1. It had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4669 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4669.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.09
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.45
- Weekend nursing
- 3.83
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.1%4.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%2.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.7%25.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.7%14.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.8%28.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.6%8.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.7%80.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited April 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of VIVIE · 5 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 59.9 residents on an average day (72% of 83 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.