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Cornerstone Villa, Buhl, MN: 3 star rating, fined $8,420 across 1 fine
Cornerstone Villa in Buhl, MN is run by Forest Health Services Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 3 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $8,420 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 20 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on December 4, 2025, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 1000 Forest Street, Buhl, MN 55713
- Overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 3 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 4 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day
- 39 on average
- Ownership type
- Nonprofit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Forest Health Services Inc
- Fines
- $8,420 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 0
- Health citations
- 20, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- December 4, 2025
- CMS Certification Number
- 245612
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | Fine | $8,420 | Not listed | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 12, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 4, 2025 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 12, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 4, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 12, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 4, 2025 | F554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 12, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| January 7, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J: isolated, immediate jeopardy | Past noncompliance | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F758 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| October 31, 2024 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 20, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F801 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F758 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F727 | 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. | F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| November 17, 2023 | F625 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 18 individual or personal trusts (7 managers, 5 officers, directors or trustees, 6 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
Also on SpecStream
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