Public Record
Knute Nelson Care Center
Operated by Vivie
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 83
- Avg. residents per day
- 59.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 14
- Fire safety findings
- 22
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2025-03-05
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Citations
14 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0623Generalpotential for harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety7 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
Ownership
Vivie
5nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Knute Nelson Care Center?
- Knute Nelson Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Alexandria, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245435.
- What is the CMS rating for Knute Nelson Care Center?
- Knute Nelson Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Knute Nelson Care Center have?
- Knute Nelson Care Center is certified for 83 beds. It serves an average of 59.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Knute Nelson Care Center have?
- Knute Nelson Care Center has 14 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Knute Nelson Care Center last inspected?
- Knute Nelson Care Center was last inspected on March 5, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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