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Scout 100Ely, MN · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
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Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
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Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713 · St. Louis County
Cornerstone Villa is an assisted living, skilled nursing and short-term rehab facility located in Buhl, MN. We make finding the right care easy.
60
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Buhl
Cornerstone Villa is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Buhl, MN, with 43 certified beds and an average of about 36 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.87 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $17,455 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.96 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Buhl, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 43
- Avg. residents/day
- 36
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245612
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,400–$13,930/mo (median $11,810) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Duluth prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.96
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.87
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 3 ($17,455)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-04
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-04Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-01-07Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-10-31Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2024-10-31Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-10-31Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-07 | Fine | $8,281 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $2,823 |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $6,351 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cornerstone Villa
How much does Cornerstone Villa cost?
Cornerstone Villa does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Buhl, MN area typically runs $10,400–$13,930 per month (median $11,810, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cornerstone Villa's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cornerstone Villa 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cornerstone Villa?
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cornerstone Villa?
Cornerstone Villa has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cornerstone Villa have availability?
Typically 83% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cornerstone Villa offer?
Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 43 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Duluth.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Cornerstone Villa — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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