Ecumen North Branch
North Branch, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245370) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (651) 237-3000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ecumen North Branch has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ecumen North Branch reports total nurse staffing of about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
Ecumen North Branch has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ecumen North Branch is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in North Branch, Chisago County, Minnesota. It is organized as a non profit corporation and has been federally certified since December 1986. The facility maintains 50 certified beds, with an average of 44.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ecumen North Branch holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for Minnesota (state average 3.15). The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility in the supplied data.
Ecumen North Branch is part of the Ecumen chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly at the Care Compare link for the most up-to-date inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ecumen North Branch has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ecumen North Branch is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.98 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 62.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ecumen North Branch has 50 certified beds with an average of 44.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non profit corporation and is part of the Ecumen chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ecumen North Branch scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines like rehabilitation; contact the facility at (651) 237-3000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (651) 237-3000 and check the inspection record at the Care Compare link for specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245370?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.