NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Alexandria, MN, with 83 certified beds, an overall rating of 5/5, and 33 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
420 12Th Avenue East · Alexandria, MN 56308 · Douglas County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Knute Nelson Care Center in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-13 | 2 | 2026-05-13 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-05 | 3 | 2025-03-05 | 9 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-05-22 | 7 | 2024-05-22 | 7 |
CMS reports 33 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Correction field: No revisit needed · 2026-05-26Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: No revisit needed · 2026-05-26Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-30Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-18Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-09Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01 · complaintEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01The August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 20 ownership disclosure rows to Knute Nelson Care Center; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 4.16 total nurse hours and 1.01 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 1 other published facility record near Alexandria, MN, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
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