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Cornerstone Villa

1000 FOREST STREET, BUHL, MN 55713
Score: 43 / 100

Cornerstone Villa faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 28th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Cornerstone Villa is near the national average, with 3.84 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 20 deficiencies at Cornerstone Villa, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.84 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.53 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.35 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

20
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Dec 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 17.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $21,914

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
43
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4