Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Ecumen North Branch is a community in North Branch, Minnesota, owned by Scott Bjerketvedt. The facility offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term skilled nursing rehabilitation and has 85 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility in covering care costs. Current occupancy is about 52%, and residents stay an average of 70 days.
The community focuses on rehabilitation services. A state-of-the-art therapy center and dedicated care team support that focus. Daily nursing support averages just over 5 hours per resident. Registered nurses provide about 1 hour daily, nurse aides contribute more than 2 hours, and physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy are provided by certified specialists.
Assisted Living and Memory Care floors provide ongoing support for residents who remain at the community longer term. Nutritious meals are served in an intimate dining room where staff assist residents as needed. Healing therapies, recreational activities, social events, and the Ecumen Awakenings program are all part of daily life. Modern amenities and 24-hour staffing are available throughout the community.
The area has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, making it moderately walkable. Some errands can be managed on foot, but most trips require a short drive. The setting has the feel of a smaller Minnesota town while still providing access to regional medical and community resources. Families can tour the skilled nursing and memory care floors to see the different settings and levels of support available for their loved one’s stage of care.
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
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (14 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 42% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (4.7 vs. MN avg 3.3).↑ 42% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.5 | 10 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3.5 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 65% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 1 | 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 |
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Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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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.
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Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,336 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 46 | 95 | 10,444 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 18 | 27 | 3,196 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 16 | 28 | 2,934 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,298 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 891 | 69 | 75% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 679 | 73 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 482 | 67 | 73% | 6.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 406 | 72 | 78% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 305 | 53 | 58% | 5.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 237 | 60 | 65% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 199 | 59 | 64% | 3.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 119 | 14 | 15% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50 | 30 | 33% | 1.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7% | 3.6 |
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.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 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 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 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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Ecumen North Branch has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Ecumen North Branch's occupancy is 52%.
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Ecumen North Branch is registered as a non-profit in MN.
Ecumen North Branch has 85 beds.
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Ecumen North Branch is located at 5379 383Rd Street, North Branch, MN 55056.
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