Nursing home

Cornerstone Villa

1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN, 55713

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Cornerstone Villa, with 20 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $17,455 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
43
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
St. Louis Co. avg 2.53Minnesota avg 3.17This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. St. Louis Co. avg: 2.53. Minnesota avg: 3.17.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

20
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
92023
62024
52025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

3 records · $17,455 total · Aug 7, 2023–Jan 7, 2025
  1. Jan 7, 2025$8,281
  2. Aug 28, 2023$2,823
  3. Aug 7, 2023$6,351

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)17.82%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0.66%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)8.96%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Edstrom, RinaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Carlson, DonaldCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Chamberlin, KettiCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Edstrom, RinaCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Kunkel, CassidieCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Chamberlin, KettiCORPORATE OFFICER
Kunkel, CassidieCORPORATE OFFICER
Carlson, DonaldOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Chamberlin, KettiOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Dobson, JeffOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Edstrom, RinaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Fox, DeanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kunkel, CassidieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Sauter, LeaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Carlson, DonaldADP OF THE SNF
Chamberlin, KettiADP OF THE SNF
Dobson, JeffADP OF THE SNF
Edstrom, RinaADP OF THE SNF
Fox, DeanADP OF THE SNF
Kunkel, CassidieADP OF THE SNF
Sauter, LeaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near St. Louis County.

1000 Forest Street, Buhl
St. Louis County · MN · 55713
43 certified beds47.4898, -92.7790

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Guardian Angels Care Center
CCN 245012
Elk River, MN224Not shown$98,353
Crest View Lutheran Home
CCN 245018
Columbia Heights, MN11Shown$0
Interfaith Care Center
CCN 245024
Carlton, MN444Not shown$0
Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245028
Saint Paul, MNNot shown$84,481
Neilson Place
CCN 245039
Bemidji, MN114Shown$55,255
Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245055
Minneapolis, MN114Not shown$0

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Cornerstone Villa's CMS rating?

Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Cornerstone Villa located?

Cornerstone Villa is located at 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN, 55713 in St. Louis County, and CMS lists 43 certified beds.

Does Cornerstone Villa have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $17,455 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Cornerstone Villa over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Cornerstone Villa's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Cornerstone Villa's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.53 across 17 facilities in St. Louis County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Cornerstone Villa's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Cornerstone Villa's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
245612
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
43
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 20 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Dec 4, 20250554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 4, 20250698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 4, 20250761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Dec 4, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 12, 2026
Jan 7, 20250689JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240851FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Oct 31, 20240880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2024
Nov 17, 20230637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230727FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230801FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024
Nov 17, 20230625EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 6, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.