Ecumen North Branch
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Branch, MN
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Ecumen North Branch

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Branch, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Ecumen North Branch accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Ecumen North Branch accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ecumen North Branch

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 3.2% Below MN avg. ▼ 3.2% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 8.3% Above MN avg. ▲ 8.3% Above MN avg.MN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
At MN avg. At MN avg.MN average: 4.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 5.8% Below MN avg. ▼ 5.8% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 64 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 4% · MN 4h 45mThis facility: 4h 58m per resident per day, 4% above the Minnesota average of 4h 45m (among Minnesota facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #26 / 64Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 64 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 64 Minnesota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 58m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +85% above Minnesota average

1 of 6 metrics below Minnesota average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant49469510,44492100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse918273,19692100%6.7
Registered Nurse1216282,93492100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2986267%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist4048916975%6.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2026797379%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant3034826773%6.5
Administrator1014656267%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1014406672%6.7
Nurse Practitioner1014355863%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician5054067278%4.5
Physical Therapy Aide3033055358%5.4
Dietitian1012376065%4
Occupational Therapy Aide2021995964%3.3
Medication Aide/Technician4041191415%7.4
Qualified Social Worker101503033%1.7
Medical Director0112333%7.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112267%3.6
95 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
28 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 67%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 85 Rank #38 / 94Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 38th out of 94 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #50 / 104Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
54 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #57 / 61Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 57th out of 61 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 61. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
51.8% This home usually has availability

Based on 44 residents and 85 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2025)

Lower than the Minnesota average: 79%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
88 days

About This Community

License Details

StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyChisago
CMS Certification Number245370

Awards

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award — Gold (2024)A three-tier quality program from the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, based on the Baldrige performance-excellence framework. Bronze recognizes a documented quality commitment; Silver and Gold require demonstrated, externally reviewed outcomes and are progressively rarer.
U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living (2025)U.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Certifications & Programs

Center for Applied Research in Dementia 2025 Credentialed Community — Center for Applied Research in Dementia, 2025A Center for Applied Research in Dementia credential recognizing a community’s training and implementation of the Montessori Inspired Lifestyle for dementia care, including person-centered engagement and resident choice.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech TherapyListed as: Speech-language pathology

Staffing & Medical

1 service
DietitianListed as: Registered dietitian nutritionist guidance

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Movie Theater
Library
Beauty Salon
Garden
Walking Paths
Courtyard
Patio
Coffee Bar
Activities
Happy Hour
Gardening
Signature ProgramsEcumen Awakenings™

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Ecumen North Branch.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.
  • Gluten-free options.
  • Texture-modified diets.
Meal ScheduleThree meals served restaurant-style every day.

Contact Ecumen North Branch

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.

Inspection History

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.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
14 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (27% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (65% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1411.0 This facility has 27% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota nursing home (14 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 27% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.59.9 This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota nursing home (3.5 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 65% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 41.0 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

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection Jul 2025

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections 4 State avg 5.9
Total health citations
14 Rank #16 / 66Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th out of 66 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 66 MN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
State avg 23.4 (40% better than State average)
Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #23 / 66Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 66 nursing homes we track in Minnesota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 66 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
State avg 3.92 (11% better than State average)
Citation severity
100% corrected 14 of 14 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 14 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 State avg 0.7 (100% better than State average)
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 State avg 0.6 (100% better than State average)
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
13 State avg 21.3 (39% better than State average)
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
1 State avg 0.7 (43% worse than State average)
No harm, minimal risk
Citations history
Most recent first
Jul 24, 2025 3 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Corrected
Aug 09, 2024 7 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Jun 17, 2024 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Sep 27, 2023 3 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 14 citations
Infection Control 4 deficiencies (29%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 3 deficiencies (21%)
Resident Rights 2 deficiencies (14%)
Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (14%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (14%)
Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (7%)
How citations are counted

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.

Source

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.

Lawsuit overview for Ecumen North Branch

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 10
Lawsuits Info Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents. 0 No legal actions found

Penalties and fines

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.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.3
58% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 30.0
42% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 21.0

Long-stay resident measures
Average Minnesota avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.6%
24% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 38.8%
89% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 20.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.5%
17% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 24.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
39% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.9%
53% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
46% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7%
66% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.7%
86% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.0%
71% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.1%

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Minnesota avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
10% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
11% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.9%
10% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.3%
31% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.1%
36% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 66.7%
24% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 51.3%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

75% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)

Total residents 45
Medicare
12
26.7% of residents
Medicaid
10
22.2% of residents
Private pay or other
23
51.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #47 / 62Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 62 nursing homes we track in Minnesota. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #38 / 62Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 38th out of 62 nursing homes we track in Minnesota. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024 87.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #6 / 62Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 6th out of 62 nursing homes we track in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
197 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 23%
Private pay 75%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
178 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 24%
Private pay 73%
Medicaid 3%

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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
-32A+
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
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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
139-
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
262-
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecumen North Branch

Is Ecumen North Branch in a walkable area?

Ecumen North Branch has a walk score of 54. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Ecumen North Branch?

Ecumen North Branch's occupancy is 51.8%.

Does Ecumen North Branch have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Ecumen North Branch on this page.

Are pets allowed at Ecumen North Branch?

No, Ecumen North Branch has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Ecumen North Branch?

The team at Ecumen North Branch can be reached at mediainquiry@ecumen.org.

Does Ecumen North Branch operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ecumen North Branch is registered as a non-profit in MN.

What is the overall rating for Ecumen North Branch?

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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