Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713 · (218) 258-3253
Non profit - Corporation · 43 certified beds
Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 4 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,420 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.December 4, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 4, 2025 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 17, 2023 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,420January 7, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.01 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.61 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.4% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 37.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Manor Chisholm · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Cook Hospital & Care Center Cook · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ecumen Lakeshore Duluth · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Viewcrest Health Center Duluth · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Cornerstone Villa on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.