Cornerstone Villa in BUHL, MN was fined $21,914 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Cornerstone Villa (BUHL, MN) — $21,914 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Cornerstone Villa in BUHL, MN was fined $21,914 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 20 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.


• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• 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.