COVID-19: Safety, Vaccine & Resources Search ABOUT US ABOUT US Leadership Foundation Community Impact Partnerships About HOW IT ALL STARTED For many seniors in West Central Minnesota, the name "Knute Nelson" is synonymous with quality care provided with compassion. A few might think of the former Minnesota senator and governor of same name. But the tie between the two isn’t just in name. All of the senior living residences, programs and services currently offered started with Senator Nelson. He was a philanthropist and renaissance man. In his day, many older adults were cared for at home by their families. He wanted to ensure that all seniors were looked after. When he died, he left his family home and 23 acres in Alexandria, "for the construction and equipment and maintenance of a suitable 'Old People's Home.'" Our mission, to enrich the lives of everyone we serve, grew out of his vision. It affects all of our decision making – from strategic planning and which services we offer to what Care Center residents eat at dinner (and everything between). SERVING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve. For our residents and patients, that means a laser-like focus on finding meaning in every day. What that means may vary – a lunch bunch in our senior apartments, chair yoga in assisted living, baking day in memory care or ten steps farther in short-term rehab (to name a few). The lifestyle options and services we offer include: Lifestyles Senior Living Apartments Assisted Living Enhanced Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home (Care Center) Services Catering Hospice Home Care Short-Term Rehab Respite Care Outpatient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy Wellness Center Technology to keep you safe at home Mission & Values MISSION To enrich the lives of everyone we serve. VALUES Christian Heritage We believe that our Christian heritage is an integral part of the care we provide. Valuing People We believe that our success depends on an engaged workforce that is able to carry out meaningful work, has a clear organizational direction and the opportunity to learn in order to achieve a high standard of performance. Customer-Focused Excellence We will seek to understand our customer’s desires, respond to their voice and deliver a valuable experience. Community Engagement We believe we are an integral part of the communities we serve and will invest time and resources to benefit the communities, which will benefit those we serve. Stewardship We believe we must be good stewards of our financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our mission. Awards AWARD OF HONOR LeadingAge Minnesota Knute Nelson received the Award of Honor for Performance Excellence in Aging Services from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes an advanced level of continuous quality improvement and outstanding achievements in 24 management practices focused on leadership, strategy, customers, measurement, workforce and operations. About Us Give Back Careers Resident Communications Find a Location Request Information|Privacy Policy|ADA Statement Copyright 2020 Knute Nelson | All Rights Reserved | Website Designed & Maintained by Studio 78