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State licensed500 MONROE DR E, Buhl, MN 55713
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Assisted living & personal care24-hour supervisionMedication management
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State licensedAssisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Cornerstone Villa
Buhl, MinnesotaNursing home on site: Medicare record
About Cornerstone Villa
Cornerstone Villa is an assisted living community in Buhl, MN. It is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health as an assisted living facility for up to 10 residents. Call the community to ask about availability, pricing and tours.
Community at a glance
Capacity
10 residents
State license
#36627, Licensed
Location
Buhl, MN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing
Contact & location
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, Minnesota 55713
Medicare record for the nursing home on this campus
Cornerstone Villa includes Cornerstone Villa, a Medicare-certified nursing home at the same address. Everything below is Medicare's record for that nursing home. It does not rate Cornerstone Villa's other levels of care, which the state licenses and inspects separately.
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, state inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 1 minute with each resident a day, about the same as the Minnesota average.
Medicare fined Cornerstone Villa once in the last three years, $8,420 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 1 minute |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 39 minutesBelow the Minnesota average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 44%Above the Minnesota average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
20 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
December 4, 2025 · Standard inspection · 4 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 12, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 12, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 12, 2026Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 12, 2026
January 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Dec 20, 2024
October 31, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Dec 20, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 20, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 20, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 20, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 20, 2024Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 20, 2024
November 17, 2023 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 6, 2024Have 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jan 6, 2024Notify 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 6, 2024Implement 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 6, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 6, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 6, 2024Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 6, 2024Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 6, 2024Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 6, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $8,420 in the last three years.
- January 7, 2025Fine: $8,420
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Forest Health Services Inc
- Medicare-certified beds
- 43
- Average residents per day
- 38
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- July 16, 2004
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 245612
Location
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1000 Forest StreetBuhl, MN 55713
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Questions about Cornerstone Villa
Does Cornerstone Villa have a nursing home?+
Yes. Cornerstone Villa is a Medicare-certified nursing home on the same campus. Its Medicare record of inspections, staffing and fines is below. That record covers the nursing home only, not Cornerstone Villa's other levels of care.
How did Cornerstone Villa do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 4, 2025 and cited 4 health deficiencies. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Cornerstone Villa?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 1 minute with each resident per day, including 39 minutes from registered nurses. 44% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Cornerstone Villa been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Cornerstone Villa once in the last three years, totaling $8,420.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.