Ecumen North Branch
Nursing Home · North Branch, MN
CMS certification number245370
Contact & location
5379 -383Rd StreetNorth Branch, MN 55056
Chisago County
- Phone
- (651) 237-3000
- ZIP code
- 55056 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 44.9 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ecumen
- Chain
- Ecumen (5 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.51 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.98 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.03 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.49 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.01 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 62.7 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 24, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-20 |
| 2025-07-24 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-29 |
| 2024-06-17 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-09-27 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-13 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ecumen (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Crockett, Susan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dady, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kendrick, Shelley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Petraborg, John (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ulvestad, Nancy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerketvedt, Scott (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerketvedt, Scott (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kendrick, Shelley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bjerketvedt, Scott (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ecumen North Branch?
Ecumen North Branch has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Ecumen North Branch have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has Ecumen North Branch been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Ecumen North Branch?
It is part of Ecumen and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Ecumen North Branch?
(651) 237-3000. The facility is located at 5379 -383Rd Street, North Branch, MN 55056.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.