Cornerstone Villa
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Buhl, MN with 43 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 3 of 5 overall (average).
- Health inspections3 of 5
- Staffing4 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality3 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.65 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 4 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number245612
- Address1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN, 55713
- CountySt. Louis
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds43
- Residents per day, average38
- Phone(218) 258-3253
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey4 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints0
- Fines3, $17,455 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties3
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Dec 4, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 41 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.65 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Cornerstone Villa is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Buhl, MN (CCN 245612) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 43 certified beds and an average daily census of about 38 residents. CMS assigned it a 3-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (average), built from a 3/5 Health Inspection component, a 4/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 4 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle, with 3 fines totaling $17,455 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Cornerstone Villa currently sits at or below that baseline. RN staffing is 0.65 hours per resident per day, which is 5% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Cornerstone Villa's overall CMS rating?
Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star overall CMS rating (Average). Health inspection: 3/5. Staffing: 4/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Cornerstone Villa have?
Cornerstone Villa has 43 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 38 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Cornerstone Villa's staffing compare to the national average?
Cornerstone Villa has 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, which is 5% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Cornerstone Villa have?
Cornerstone Villa has 4 total deficiencies, which is at or below the national average of 9.2. The facility has received 3 fine(s).
Who owns Cornerstone Villa?
Cornerstone Villa is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 43 certified beds and is located in Buhl, Minnesota.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 245612. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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