Memory Care · North Branch, MN
The Encore at North Branch
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SOURCE DATA SEP 2026
Memory Care, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Ecumen North Branch
5379 383rd Street · North Branch, MN 55056 · Lic. #422052 (MN) · 85 certified beds
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About Ecumen North Branch
Ecumen North Branch is a memory care community in North Branch, Minnesota, in Chisago County. Its reported capacity is 85 beds. The MN licensing record reads "Active" for this listing. It is recorded as a nonprofit operator, part of Ecumen. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 14 citations, the newest dated 24 July 2025. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 4.51 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated September 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
3.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
3.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
3.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
11
Inspection history (14)
Records from September 2023 to July 2025.
July 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-24 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-24.GOVJuly 24, 2025 · C
Citation F0577Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-24 under CMS tag F0577 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-24.GOVJuly 24, 2025 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-24 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-24.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0757Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · F
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0655Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVAugust 9, 2024 · D
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-09 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-09.GOVJune 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0636Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-17 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-17.GOVSeptember 27, 2023 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-27 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-27.GOVSeptember 27, 2023 · D
Citation F0881Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-27 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-27.GOVSeptember 27, 2023 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-09-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-09-27.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 4.51 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q44.34 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-014.34 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-014.51 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-014.51 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q14.51 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.17 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
CMS Care Compare chain: Ecumen
Chain ID 866 · 5 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.4
- Chain average health inspection rating: 3
- Chain average staffing rating: 4.6
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.2
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Ecumen
parent · PAC 5890602882
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 50 to 85 beds.
Reported by Minnesota MDH
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Memory Care
Median · MN$8,216/moSee full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nursing Homes
Median · MN$10,646/moSee full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
Nearby alternatives
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- Minnesota MDHas of September 2026
- Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Map location, Medicare certification number, Ownership type
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Parent organization
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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