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Cornerstone Villa

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 5571343 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

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

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FoodN/AStaff9.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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2343.02017(2)5.02020(1)5.02021(1)5.02024(2)4.32026(3)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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4
2
3
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2
0
1
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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.

Rehab patient's family · 2020★★★★★

The loving care residents receive is outstanding. Cornerstone Villa receives my highest rating!

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

My wife was sent here to rehab and the place is nice and the staff friendly and helpful. we were both very happy.

Rehab patient's family · 2017★★★★★
Source: 7 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.87hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.96hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined

Total 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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
St. louis
19.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.5%
Better than Avg
Here
98.5%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
St. louis
83.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.4%
Better than Avg
Here
11.4%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
St. louis
18.3%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.4%
Better than Avg
Here
10.4%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
St. louis
16.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.2%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
St. louis
16.7%
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Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
3.2%
MN
4.0%
St. louis
3.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.9%
Better than Avg
Here
93.9%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
St. louis
62.9%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility58.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
58.6%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
St. louis
65.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
St. louis
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
3penalties
Well below state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered
$21,914 in fines

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, 2025Routine
4
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Complaint
1
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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, 2024Routine
6
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2023Routine
9
0727Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 17, 2023Complaint
1
0625Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cornerstone Villa

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Edstrom, RinaManaging Control - Governing BodyCarlson, DonaldOfficer / DirectorChamberlin, KettiOfficer / DirectorEdstrom, RinaOfficer / DirectorKunkel, CassidieOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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