Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.
Ecumen North Branch delivers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services in North Branch, Minnesota. Independent living offers private residential units alongside community amenities, while assisted living aids residents with daily activities like medication administration, bathing, and dressing. Dedicated memory care units feature a secured layout to ensure safety for individuals with dementia, and temporary respite stays offer relief to primary caregivers.
Established in 2007, the 85-bed center provides on-site rehabilitation through its dedicated therapy center. Overall nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 58 minutes per resident daily. Local transit options include Arrowhead Transportation for medical visits and shopping, while outdoor patios give residents space to relax outside. Carrying a 54 walk score, the campus sits within walking distance of select local errands.
Interested individuals can contact Ecumen North Branch to check current room availability, inquire about specific care levels, or schedule a visit. Daily memory support utilizes the Ecumen Awakenings™ program, and accepted financial plans encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +85% above Minnesota average
1 of 6 metrics below Minnesota average
89.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Minnesota average: 90.3% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (46), Licensed Practical Nurse (18), Registered Nurse (16), Medical Director (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Based on 44 residents and 85 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2025)
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 11.0 | This facility has 27% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (14 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 27% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.5 | 9.9 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota nursing home (3.5 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 65% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 1.0 | This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Minnesota average (4 vs. MN avg 1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Ecumen North Branch from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Branch's city center to Ecumen North Branch's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Minnesota average is: 70.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Trillium Woods | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Plymouth (Glacier Vista) | 44
Facility
44
MN AVG
87
Rank
#74 / 94 |
72.7%
Facility
72.7%
MN AVG
79%
Rank
#46 / 61 | -8% | 6.14
Facility
6.14
MN AVG
4.76
Rank
#7 / 64 | +8% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
MN AVG
$55.1k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
23.4
Rank
#5 / 66 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
3.9
Rank
#13 / 66 | - | 32 | A+ |
4
Facility
4
MN AVG
49
Rank
#103 / 104 | Lcs Trillium Woods Jv LLC | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#58 / 62 | $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#19 / 62 | 280.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
280.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#1 / 62 | 245627 | ||||
| Folkestone | NH AL IL MC SNF | Wayzata | 90
Facility
90
MN AVG
87
Rank
#34 / 94 |
32.2%
Facility
32.2%
MN AVG
79%
Rank
#61 / 61 | -59% | 5.38
Facility
5.38
MN AVG
4.76
Rank
#13 / 64 | -24% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
MN AVG
$55.1k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
23.4
Rank
#10 / 66 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
3.9
Rank
#13 / 66 | - | 29 | - |
53
Facility
53
MN AVG
49
Rank
#52 / 104 | Mark Specht | $4.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#55 / 62 | $8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#22 / 62 | 187.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
187.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#3 / 62 | 245621 | ||||
| Annandale Care Center | NH AL IL MC SNF | East Annandale | 120
Facility
120
MN AVG
87
Rank
#20 / 94 | - | - | 4.64
Facility
4.64
MN AVG
4.76
Rank
#36 / 64 | -41% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
MN AVG
$55.1k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
23.4
Rank
#4 / 66 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MN AVG
3.9
Rank
#1 / 66 | 1 | 39 | - |
62
Facility
62
MN AVG
49
Rank
#33 / 104 | Richard Feeney | $6.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#43 / 62 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#27 / 62 | 121.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
121.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#4 / 62 | 245364 | ||||
| Ecumen North Branch | NH AL IL MC | North Branch | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
87
Rank
#38 / 94 |
51.8%
Facility
51.8%
MN AVG
79%
Rank
#57 / 61 | -34% | 4.97
Facility
4.97
MN AVG
4.76
Rank
#26 / 64 | +8% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
MN AVG
$55.1k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 14
Facility
14
MN AVG
23.4
Rank
#16 / 66 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
MN AVG
3.9
Rank
#23 / 66 | - | 44 | - |
54
Facility
54
MN AVG
49
Rank
#50 / 104 | Scott Bjerketvedt | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#47 / 62 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#38 / 62 | 87.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
87.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#6 / 62 | 245370 | ||||
| Mission Nursing Home | NH SNF | Plymouth (Mission Farms) | 70
Facility
70
MN AVG
87
Rank
#49 / 94 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
MN AVG
79%
Rank
#23 / 61 | +12% | 1.29
Facility
1.29
MN AVG
4.76
Rank
#64 / 64 | +52% | -73% | $14.0k
Facility
$14.0k
MN AVG
$55.1k
Rank
#37 / 66 | 33
Facility
33
MN AVG
23.4
Rank
#43 / 66 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
3.9
Rank
#13 / 66 | 2 | 62 | - |
6
Facility
6
MN AVG
49
Rank
#100 / 104 | Missions, Inc Programs | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#38 / 62 | $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#39 / 62 | 73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
73.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#28 / 62 | 245546 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Ecumen North Branch has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Ecumen North Branch's occupancy is 51.8%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Ecumen North Branch on this page.
No, Ecumen North Branch has a no-pet policy.
The team at Ecumen North Branch can be reached at mediainquiry@ecumen.org.
Ecumen North Branch is registered as a non-profit in MN.
Ecumen North Branch received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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