Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-24 · Fire 2025-07-24
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
North Branch, MN
Ecumen North Branch
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies
5379 -383rd Street, North Branch, MN
(651) 829-0117
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
50
Certified beds
Average residents
44
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.09
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.86
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.57
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
53%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
68%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
97.3%
2.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.1% |
96.1%
1 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.0% |
3.9%
3.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.2% |
4.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
4.1%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 0.0% |
12.4%
12.4 pts better
|
19.6%
19.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.4% |
17.5%
12.1 pts better
|
16.7%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.7% |
22.5%
12.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
18.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.4% |
18.6%
5.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.9% |
2.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
2.6%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.2% |
24.8%
5.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 15.6% |
5.4%
10.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
10.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.9% |
88.6%
8.3 pts better
|
81.7%
15.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.1% |
14.0%
5.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.3% |
1.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.9% |
82.7%
8.2 pts better
|
79.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 30.3% |
23.1%
7.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
6.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-08-09 · Fire 2024-08-09
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-09-27 · Fire 2023-09-27
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-11-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-20
C · Minimal harm
2025-07-24
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-08-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-09
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-17
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-27
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-11-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Bjerketvedt, Scott
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Bjerketvedt, Scott
Corporate Officer · Individual
Bjerketvedt, Scott
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Crockett, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Dady, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Ecumen
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Kendrick, Shelley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kendrick, Shelley
Corporate Director · Individual
Petraborg, John
Corporate Director · Individual
Ulvestad, Nancy
Corporate Director · Individual
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