Cornerstone Villa
Cornerstone Villa is a 3-star rated nursing home in Buhl, MN with 43 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 62 health violations on record. Federal fines total $45,981 across 7 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: January 7, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Minnesota public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2025 1 penalties totaling $12,740
Fine
2022 2 penalties totaling $2,303
Fine
Fine
2021 2 penalties totaling $5,000
Fine
Payment Denial
2020 1 penalties totaling $650
Fine
2019 1 penalties totaling $25,288
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 1 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023 9 violations
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.
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
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.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2022 9 violations
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
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.
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
2021 12 violations
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 27 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2017 4 violations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cornerstone Villa
- What violations has Cornerstone Villa received?
- Cornerstone Villa has 62 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Cornerstone Villa?
- Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Cornerstone Villa last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Cornerstone Villa safe?
- Safety at Cornerstone Villa should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Cornerstone Villa?
- Phone: (218) 258-3253. Address: 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Cornerstone Villa offer?
- Cornerstone Villa is a skilled nursing facility with 43 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Buhl, MN?
- Compare Cornerstone Villa with other nursing homes in Buhl, MN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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