Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-04 · Fire 2025-12-04
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Buhl, MN
Cornerstone Villa
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $21,914 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN
(218) 258-3253
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
43
Certified beds
Average residents
36
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing · state 1.06 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.46
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.62 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.53
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.56 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.84
All reported nurse hours · state 4.23 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.31
RN + LPN hours · state 1.68 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.68 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.68 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.95
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.29
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.22
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 17 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 14 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90% |
95.27%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 40 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 40 |
| Discharge self-care score | 79.17% |
53.69%
25.5 pts better
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge mobility score | 62.5% |
50.94%
11.6 pts better
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 24 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 40 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 11 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.16% |
8.2%
5 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 76 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 41.86% |
42%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 86 |
| Discharge function score | 79.17% |
56.45%
22.7 pts better
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 24 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 47.62% |
25.2%
22.4 pts better
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 21 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.6% |
97.3%
1.3 pts better
|
93.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.0% · Q3 97.3% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% |
96.1%
1.2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.2% |
3.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 7.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.1% |
4.3%
3.2 pts better
|
11.4%
10.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.6% |
4.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.1% |
12.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.2% · Q2 15.6% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 15.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.8% |
17.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 14.8% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 17.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.2% |
22.5%
14.3 pts better
|
16.3%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 4.2% · Q3 14.2% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 8.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.5% |
18.6%
1.1 pts better
|
14.9%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 20.7% · Q4 17.9% · 4Q avg 17.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.8% |
2.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.4% |
2.6%
1.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.5% |
24.8%
9.3 pts better
|
19.8%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.3% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 18.8% · Q4 12.6% · 4Q avg 15.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.6% |
5.4%
4.8 pts better
|
5.1%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.3% |
88.6%
3.7 pts better
|
81.7%
10.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.6% · Q2 90.0% · Q3 92.0% · Q4 96.7% · 4Q avg 92.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.6% |
82.7%
24.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
21.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 58.6% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-10-31 · Fire 2024-10-31
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2023-11-17 · Fire 2023-11-17
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-01-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-04
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-01-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-12-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-31
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-01-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,740
2025-01-07
Fine
Fine · fine $12,740
Fine
$2,823
2023-08-28
Fine
Fine · fine $2,823
Fine
$6,351
2023-08-07
Fine
Fine · fine $6,351
Fine
Ownership
Carlson, Donald
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Carlson, Donald
Corporate Director · Individual
Chamberlin, Ketti
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Chamberlin, Ketti
Corporate Director · Individual
Chamberlin, Ketti
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dobson, Jeff
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Edstrom, Rina
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Edstrom, Rina
Corporate Director · Individual
Fox, Dean
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kunkel, Cassidie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kunkel, Cassidie
Corporate Director · Individual
Kunkel, Cassidie
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sauter, Lea
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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