Nursing homeActive
Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713218258325343 certified beds · 38 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 19● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,420
1 fine
Last survey
2025-12-04
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-07 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-31 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-17 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 245612-20251204-F554
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 245612-20251204-F698
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 245612-20251204-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-12Record 245612-20251204-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20250107-F689
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F684
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F851
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 245612-20241031-F880
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F625
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F637
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F657
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F698
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F727
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F759
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F801
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-06Record 245612-20231117-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | Civil money penalty | $8,420 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-08-28 | Civil money penalty | $2,823 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.65
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.01
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.54
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover60%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 11.1% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlson, Donald Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chamberlin, Ketti Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dobson, Jeff Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edstrom, Rina Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Dean Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kunkel, Cassidie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sauter, Lea Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carlson, Donald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carlson, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chamberlin, Ketti Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chamberlin, Ketti Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chamberlin, Ketti Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dobson, Jeff Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edstrom, Rina Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edstrom, Rina Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Edstrom, Rina Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fox, Dean Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kunkel, Cassidie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kunkel, Cassidie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kunkel, Cassidie Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sauter, Lea Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for St. Louis.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Manor Chisholm | 4.3 mi | 2025-06-26 | 0211 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center Hibbing | 8.4 mi | 2025-08-20 | 1253 |
| The Waterview Pines LLC Virginia | 10.7 mi | 2026-01-15 | 2352 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent Virginia | 11.1 mi | 2026-03-26 | 090 |
| The Waterview Woods LLC Eveleth | 11.3 mi | 2025-11-20 | 0324 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |