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Ecumen North Branch
5379 -383rd Street, North Branch, MN 55056
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ecumen North Branch is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in North Branch, Minnesota, certified for 50 beds and caring for about 45 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 62.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chisago Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 21 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.0 | 28.0 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.7% | 62.7% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Jul 2025, 9 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×1 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 19 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2024 |
| 17 Jun 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.7%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 38.8% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ecumen. Chain: Ecumen (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumen | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/1988 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Chisago County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows On Fairview | Wyoming | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 21.4 | — | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Parmly On the Lake LLC | Chisago City | 91 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 25.3 | $8K | 15 Jun 2026 |
| The Estates At Rush City LLC | Rush City | 41 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 51.2 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Chisago County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ecumen North Branch been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Ecumen North Branch been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ecumen North Branch compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ecumen North Branch?
It is part of the Ecumen chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ecumen. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ecumen North Branch last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.