Nelson Care Center by Vivie is a residential care facility located at 420 12th Ave. E, Alexandria, MN, and it's part of Vivie, a nonprofit formed from the merger of Knute Nelson and Walker Methodist. This care center covers many types of services, including assisted living, home care, hospice, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, respite care, enhanced assisted living, therapy, wellness programs, senior housing, memory care, and smart home technology. The center has several safety features like an emergency alert system, a 24-hour call and supervision service, and a focus on staff and resident safety throughout daily operations. Residents get health support such as skilled nursing care, pain management, medication management, weekly health checks, and spiritual care, especially for those in hospice. The physical space has a garden, walking paths, and community areas for socializing, plus a dedicated arts room, a barber and salon, meals all day with allergy and diabetes accommodations, and a furnished environment with laundry and housekeeping.
Transportation and parking help residents move around more easily. Volunteers age sixteen and older can join a program that brings more connection and activities, led by a Supervisor of Life Enrichment who sets up games, crafts, storytelling, conversations, and time outdoors. Staff at the center include administrative assistants, human resources, physical therapists, and schedulers, making sure every detail, from care to activities, gets attention. Residents can get help with transfers and non-ambulatory care, bathing, dressing, and other daily living tasks, and every person gets a custom care plan shaped to their needs. There are drop-in and short-term care options for those not needing to stay long, and therapy and rehab services aim to help people recover and go home as safely and quickly as possible. The facility also has amenities for comfort and convenience, including meals prepared on site, all-day dining, and community activities. It's operated by Vivie, which has been providing care since 1995, and serves a broad area with multiple locations in the region.
