ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH
5379 -383RD STREET, North Branch, MN 55056
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH Compares
ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in North Branch, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (5.0%) is below the Minnesota average of 17.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.5% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (39% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (53% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 23.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH with other nursing homes in North Branch.
What keeps ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.5% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ECUMEN NORTH BRANCH?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around North Branch
North Branch sits in Chisago County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 8,624 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $86,900
- Median home value
- $244,600
Demographics for Chisago County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near North Branch.
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