Cornerstone Villa
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
Cornerstone Villa is highly regarded for its compassionate nursing staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for rehab and long-term care. However, families should be aware of potential administrative communication gaps and ensure they have a direct point of contact for clinical updates.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews on Google“Cornerstone Villa receives praise for its caring staff and clean environment, particularly from families of residents recovering from surgery or long-term stays. However, there are concerns regarding administrative responsiveness, specifically regarding communication with external partners and vendors.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Caring and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Positive environment for rehab recovery
Concerns
- Poor administrative communication and lack of follow-up (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your daily routines for keeping the resident areas so tidy?
- 2Since we want to stay closely connected to our loved one's care, what is the best way for us to get timely updates from the administration regarding any changes in their condition?
- 3How does the nursing team coordinate care during shift changes to ensure nothing is missed between the day and night staff?
- 4Can you tell us more about the types of social activities or group outings available to help residents stay engaged with one another?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family?
- 6We noticed some great feedback about the attentive nature of the nursing staff; how do you support your nurses in maintaining that high level of personal care for each resident?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother was there recovering from surgery. The staff is wonderful, they are caring and the area is kept so clean.”
“The loving care residents receive is outstanding. Cornerstone Villa receives my highest rating!”
“My wife was sent here to rehab and the place is nice and the staff friendly and helpful. we were both very happy.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Cornerstone Villa has ongoing challenges requiring careful consideration, with families filing complaints about safety hazards and resident rights issues. The facility shows persistent problems with medication management, food safety, and care planning across multiple surveys from 2023-2025. While most deficiencies are corrected after identification, recurring issues in these critical care areas suggest systemic challenges that warrant thorough discussion during any visit.
Dec 4, 2025Routine4
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Jan 7, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 31, 2024Routine6
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nov 17, 2023Routine9
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 17, 2023Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 7, 2025
$8,281
Fine
Aug 28, 2023
$2,823
Fine
Aug 7, 2023
$6,351
Ownership & Operations
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Cornerstone Villa
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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