CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Ecumen North Branch is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in North Branch, Minnesota with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECUMEN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1988 |
| BJERKETVEDT, SCOTT | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Feb 25, 2020 |
| CROCKETT, SUSAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2021 |
| DADY, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| KENDRICK, SHELLEY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Feb 4, 2019 |
| PETRABORG, JOHN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2020 |
| ULVESTAD, NANCY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| BJERKETVEDT, SCOTT | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 25, 2020 |
| BJERKETVEDT, SCOTT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 25, 2020 |
| KENDRICK, SHELLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 4, 2019 |
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