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HomeMinnesotaCornerstone Villa

Cornerstone Villa

1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 557132182583253WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(5 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
43
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $17,455

How Cornerstone Villa Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MN average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
MN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.01 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
44.4%
MN average
42.2%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 31, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 4, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
St. Louis County 65+
40,686
20.3% of county
County Population
200,122
St. Louis County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Cornerstone Villa is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Buhl, Minnesota with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 2004. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
37.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 16, 2004
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
St. Louis
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
41.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0801Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$17,455
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 28, 2023
$2,823
FineAug 7, 2023
$6,351
FineJan 7, 2025
$8,281

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.61 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.01 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.54 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.4%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
EDSTROM, RINAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
CARLSON, DONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
CHAMBERLIN, KETTICORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
EDSTROM, RINACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
KUNKEL, CASSIDIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 25, 2022
CHAMBERLIN, KETTICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 14, 2022
KUNKEL, CASSIDIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 25, 2022
CARLSON, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
CHAMBERLIN, KETTIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
DOBSON, JEFFOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2004
EDSTROM, RINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
FOX, DEANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
KUNKEL, CASSIDIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 25, 2022
SAUTER, LEAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
CARLSON, DONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2010
CHAMBERLIN, KETTIADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
DOBSON, JEFFADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2004
EDSTROM, RINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
FOX, DEANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
KUNKEL, CASSIDIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 25, 2022
SAUTER, LEAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cornerstone Villa and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Cornerstone Villa
Buhl, MNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,455
Heritage Manor
Chisholm, MN4.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
Hibbing, MN8.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $26,481
The Waterview Pines LLC
Virginia, MN10.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $10,036
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
Virginia, MN11.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waterview Woods LLC
Eveleth, MN11.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $55,269
Cook Community Hospital C&NC
Cook, MN25.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cornerstone Villa
Buhl, MN · Current facility
—3/53/54/5$17,455
Heritage Manor
Chisholm, MN
4.3 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
Hibbing, MN
8.4 mi2/51/55/5$26,481
The Waterview Pines LLC
Virginia, MN
10.7 mi1/51/53/5$10,036
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
Virginia, MN
11.1 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
The Waterview Woods LLC
Eveleth, MN
11.3 mi1/52/51/5$55,269
Cook Community Hospital C&NC
Cook, MN
25.6 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cornerstone Villa?▾
Cornerstone Villa has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Cornerstone Villa cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cornerstone Villa participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cornerstone Villa had any health inspection violations?▾
Cornerstone Villa had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 4, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $17,455.
What are the staffing levels at Cornerstone Villa?▾
Cornerstone Villa provides 4.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 2.61 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.4%.
How many beds does Cornerstone Villa have?▾
Cornerstone Villa has 43 certified beds with an average of 37.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Cornerstone Villa?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cornerstone Villa?▾
On Google Maps, Cornerstone Villa has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.