Unlike other communities that promise a "home-like" atmosphere, The Villages of North Branch has based its entire philosophy on providing a true home for residents and guests. It's a senior living and health care community that feels a lot like a small town, with four distinct neighborhoods surrounding a bustling Town Center. At The Villages you'll find assisted living and memory care, as well as specialized health care and short-term rehabilitative care. Most importantly, however, you'll find comfort, convenience and a greater sense of independence.

As part of the Ecumen family of senior services, The Villages of North Branch is one of the most innovative leaders in senior housing, empowering individuals to live richer lives.  It is through an unrelenting commitment to innovation and empowerment that we honor those we serve.

Ecumen is proud to serve North Branch and Chisago County. In addition to The Villages, we operate Uptown Maple Commons in North Branch and Parmly LifePointes in Chisago City. Our philosophy at each Ecumen community is to create "home" for the people we serve. Not a "home-like" place, but a community in which you are proud to live and call your home.

Based in Shoreview, Ecumen is Minnesota's largest non-profit provider of housing and services for older adults. The name Ecumen comes from the word ecumenical, which is derived from the Greek word for home: "Oikos." Our name underscores our promise to create "home" for the people we serve.

Ecumen is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). We have been named by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal as one of the "Great Places to Work" in Minnesota for the past several years. You can learn more about Ecumen at www.ecumen.org. We look forward to serving you.