Cornerstone Villa
Buhl, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245612) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $11,243
Phone: (218) 258-3253 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cornerstone Villa has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cornerstone Villa reports 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Cornerstone Villa has 2 federal fines on record totaling $11,243.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Cornerstone Villa is a 43-certified-bed nursing home in Buhl, St. Louis County, Minnesota, with an average of 37.5 residents. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 16, 2004, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid payment.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cornerstone Villa holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels, as reported to CMS, total 4.01 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $11,243.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for Cornerstone Villa. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is Cornerstone Villa's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cornerstone Villa has a 3-star overall rating, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Cornerstone Villa is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, with a 44.4% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $11,243.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Cornerstone Villa.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cornerstone Villa has 43 certified beds and an average of 37.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Cornerstone Villa is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 16, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Cornerstone Villa scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2182583253 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2182583253 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Cornerstone Villa at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245612?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.