Cornerstone Villa
Nursing Home · Buhl, MN
CMS certification number245612
Contact & location
1000 Forest StreetBuhl, MN 55713
St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 258-3253
- ZIP code
- 55713 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day
- 37.5 (87% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Forest Health Services INC
- Medicare certified since
- July 16, 2004
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.01 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.65 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.61 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.54 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.4 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 60.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 4, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 4.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-04 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-01-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-10-31 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-20 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
| 2023-11-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $11,243 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | Fine | $8,420 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $2,823 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson, Donald (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chamberlin, Ketti (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobson, Jeff (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edstrom, Rina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Dean (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kunkel, Cassidie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sauter, Lea (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carlson, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chamberlin, Ketti (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edstrom, Rina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kunkel, Cassidie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chamberlin, Ketti (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kunkel, Cassidie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edstrom, Rina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Carlson, Donald (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chamberlin, Ketti (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dobson, Jeff (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Edstrom, Rina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fox, Dean (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kunkel, Cassidie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sauter, Lea (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Cornerstone Villa?
Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Cornerstone Villa have?
It has 43 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.
Has Cornerstone Villa been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $11,243 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Cornerstone Villa?
(218) 258-3253. The facility is located at 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.