Alexandria, MN

Knute Nelson Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

420 12th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN

(320) 763-6653

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

83

Certified beds

Average residents

64

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1987-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.01

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.27

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.53

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

19%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
97.3%
0.5 pts better
93.4%
4.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
96.1%
0.1 pts better
95.5%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
3.9%
2.8 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.3%
4.3%
1 pts better
11.4%
8.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.8%
4.1%
3.3 pts better
5.4%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.7%
12.4%
3.3 pts worse
19.6%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.3%
17.5%
8.2 pts better
16.7%
7.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.5%
22.5%
1 pts worse
16.3%
7.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
18.6%
3 pts better
14.9%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
2.3%
2.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
2.6%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.2%
24.8%
5.4 pts worse
19.8%
10.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
5.4%
2.6 pts worse
5.1%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.8%
88.6%
4.8 pts worse
81.7%
2.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.0%
14.0%
5 pts worse
12.0%
7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.0%
1.9%
1.1 pts worse
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.3%
82.7%
2.6 pts better
79.7%
5.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.2%
23.1%
8.9 pts better
23.9%
9.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-05 · Fire 2025-03-05

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-22 · Fire 2024-05-22

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-04-19 · Fire 2023-04-19

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-03-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-04-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-04-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-06-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-06-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-06-16

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-19

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-06-16

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2025-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-05

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-06-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2023-06-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-19

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-06-01

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Vivie

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 2 facilities 2024-01-01
Anderson, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2004-08-01
Anderson, Mark

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2004-08-01
Billberg, Greg

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-03-01
Carlson, Pamela

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-02-15
Coauette, Chad

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2017-02-15
Critz, Julie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-03-01
Gugisberg, Marnie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2005-07-11
Gugisberg, Marnie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2005-07-11
Hanson, Phillip

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2024-01-01
Jodsaas, Vicki

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-03-01
Montgomery, Jeff

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2018-02-15
O'kane, Sara

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-03-01
Perry, Katie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2023-02-01
Perry, Katie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 8 facilities 2006-07-24
Semmer, Fred

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-01-01
Steffl, Deena

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-02-15
Urman, Angela

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2010-11-16
Urman, Angela

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2010-11-16
Wolf, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-02-15

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