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Knute Nelson Care Center

420 12Th Avenue East, Alexandria, MN 56308 · 3207636653 · 83 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vivie, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $31,238 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 4.16 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.01. Weekend total: 3.57. Nursing staff turnover: 29%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-05-13Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. CHealthcorrected 2026-05-26
2026-05-13Post nurse staffing information every day. CHealthcorrected 2026-05-26
2025-03-05Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-04-09
2025-03-05Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2025-04-09
2025-03-05Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. DHealthcorrected 2025-04-09
2024-05-22Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. EHealthcorrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-22Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. EHealthcorrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-22Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. DHealthcorrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-22Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. DHealthcorrected 2024-07-01
2023-09-22Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-10-18
2023-07-13Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-08-25

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
VIVIE5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization100%since 01/01/2024
BILLBERG, GREGCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2022
CARLSON, PAMELACorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2017
COAUETTE, CHADCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2017
CRITZ, JULIECorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2020
JODSAAS, VICKICorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2021
MONTGOMERY, JEFFCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2018
O'KANE, SARACorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2023
STEFFL, DEENACorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2016
ANDERSON, MARKCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2004
GUGISBERG, MARNIECorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/11/2005
HANSON, PHILLIPCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
PERRY, KATIECorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2023
SEMMER, FREDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
URMAN, ANGELACorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/16/2010
WOLF, DAVIDCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2015

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245435. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.