Quick answers
- Where is Cornerstone Villa?
- 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713, in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Cornerstone Villa?
- (218) 258-3253, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Cornerstone Villa?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Cornerstone Villa been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,420.
- What did inspectors find at Cornerstone Villa?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level J. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 17, 2023 to December 4, 2025), Cornerstone Villa had 20 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,420 in total (1 fine, the latest on January 7, 2025). Nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 4, 2025 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 4, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: October 31, 2024 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 31, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 7, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
Earlier cycle: November 17, 2023 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 17, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 17, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0727 Level F
“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.”
F0801 Level F
“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.”
F0625 Level E
“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.”
F0637 Level D
“Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
F0758 Level D
“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.”
F0759 Level D
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (1)
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,420 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | Fine | $8,420 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.70 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.79 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.17 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.70 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.36 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 41.9% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 60.0% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 38.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Forest Health Services Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2004-07-16 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713 |
| County | St. Louis County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (218) 258‑3253 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245612 |
| Name in Medicare records | CORNERSTONE VILLA |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Heritage Manor4.3 mi · Chisholm, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center8.4 mi · Hibbing, MN · 2 of 5 stars
- The Waterview Pines LLC11 mi · Virginia, MN · 1 of 5 stars
- Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent11 mi · Virginia, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- The Waterview Woods LLC11 mi · Eveleth, MN · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Range Regional Health Services9.0 mi · Hibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Essentia Health Virginia11 mi · Virginia, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Cook Hospital26 mi · Cook, MN · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13