Knute Nelson Care Center
Nursing Home · Alexandria, MN
CMS certification number245435
Contact & location
420 12Th Avenue EastAlexandria, MN 56308
Douglas County
- Phone
- (320) 763-6653
- ZIP code
- 56308 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 83
- Residents per day
- 64.5 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Knute Nelson
- Chain
- Vivie (5 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.16 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.01 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.29 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.57 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.1 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 18.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 21 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. F0572 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2026-05-13 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2025-03-05 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-03-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2023-09-22 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-18 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Vivie (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Billberg, Greg (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carlson, Pamela (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coauette, Chad (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Critz, Julie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jodsaas, Vicki (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Montgomery, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| O'kane, Sara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Steffl, Deena (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gugisberg, Marnie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hanson, Phillip (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perry, Katie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Semmer, Fred (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Urman, Angela (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolf, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gugisberg, Marnie (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perry, Katie (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Urman, Angela (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Knute Nelson Care Center?
Knute Nelson Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Knute Nelson Care Center have?
It has 83 certified beds and cares for about 65 residents per day.
Has Knute Nelson Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Knute Nelson Care Center?
It is part of Vivie and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Knute Nelson Care Center?
(320) 763-6653. The facility is located at 420 12Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.