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Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Cornerstone Villa is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Buhl, Minnesota, certified for 43 beds and caring for about 38 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Minnesota median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 44.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.5 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.4% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $11,243 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Dec 2025, 31 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×12 E ×2 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 31 Oct 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jan 2025 | Fine | $8,420 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.4%, RNs 60.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 11.1% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.9% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.8% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Forest Health Services Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center | Hibbing | 65 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 63.1 | $26K | 20 Aug 2025 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cornerstone Villa been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Cornerstone Villa been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cornerstone Villa compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cornerstone Villa?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cornerstone Villa last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.