Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street · Buhl, MN · 55713 · 2182583253
43 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $8,281 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $17,455 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024
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.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 31, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F October 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
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.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
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.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 17, 2023
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.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 17, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245612 · certified since July 16, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.