Ecumen North Branch

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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 (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.8%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (55% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (76% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (123% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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