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Health Inspection

Knute Nelson Care Center

May 13, 2026 · Alexandria, MN · 420 12th Avenue East
Citations 2
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 83
Provider ID 245435
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Knute Nelson Care Center
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Inspection Summary

KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER in ALEXANDRIA, MN — inspection on May 13, 2026.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0572
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER in ALEXANDRIA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0572 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-13.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-05.

Federal health inspectors cited KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER in ALEXANDRIA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-13.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER.

Correction Status: No revisit needed.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-05.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ALEXANDRIA, MN, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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