KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER

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How KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER Compares

KNUTE NELSON CARE CENTER is a 83-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Alexandria, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 83 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alexandria, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (45% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (72% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (30% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (39% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Alexandria

Alexandria sits in Douglas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

8,690 (23.0%)

Median age

44.3 years

Median household income

$65,430

Median home value

$226,500

Demographics for Douglas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alexandria.

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