AExcellent · score 79/100 · #21 of 338 in Minnesota
Knute Nelson Care Center
420 12Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 · 83 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Minnesota
2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 0)top 10%
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Knute Nelson Care Center is graded A
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Minnesota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 83 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Knute Nelson Care Center at a Glance
A
79/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.16 h.
50<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 0.
96<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
94<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
76<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
5/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Minnesota, medium facilities · CMS record 245435 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address420 12Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone3207636653
CountyDouglas
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds83
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.