Ecumen North Branch
5379 -383rd Street · North Branch, MN · 55056 · 6518290117
50 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ecumen
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 24, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245370 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.