Knute Nelson Care Center
Alexandria, Minnesota
420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN, 56308
Knute Nelson Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Excellent
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.12 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.85 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.27 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.14 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 3 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 83 certified beds · ~64 avg residents/day (77% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Knute Nelson Care Center is a non-profit, 83-bed skilled nursing facility located in Alexandria, Minnesota. The center holds a five-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a five-star rating for staffing and four-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Training and professional care are provided through a corporate ownership structure focused on long-term and rehabilitative services.
Location
420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN, 56308, Alexandria, MN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Knute Nelson Care Center?
- Knute Nelson Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Knute Nelson Care Center score on health inspections?
- Knute Nelson Care Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Knute Nelson Care Center?
- Knute Nelson Care Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Knute Nelson Care Center have?
- Knute Nelson Care Center has 83 certified beds.
- Does Knute Nelson Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Knute Nelson Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Knute Nelson Care Center located?
- Knute Nelson Care Center is located at 420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN, 56308, Alexandria, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Knute Nelson Care Center?
- You can reach Knute Nelson Care Center by phone at +1 320-763-6653.
Nearby facilities
- Bethany On The Lake Llc 0.9 mi
1020 Lark Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308
- Bethany on the Lake 0.9 mi
1020 Lark St, Alexandria, 56308
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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