Our Mission
- Be committed to extending quality care in a home-like environment while maintaining the dignity and uniqueness of the individual.
- To provide services which address the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well being of the people we serve.
- To provide the highest possible development and advancement of our employees in a respectful and just manner.
- To partner with the community to ensure that the needed healthcare services are made available.
- To promote ethical and professional standards in all business relationships.
Cassidie Kunkel, LNHA, LALD – Campus Administrator
Cassidie is the Administrator at Cornerstone Villa. Cassidie has spent her whole life caring for those around her and dreaming of the day she can run her own facility. Cassidie started off as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and then worked her way to Social Service Designee, and finally to Administrator. She double majored in Business Administration and Marketing at Bemidji State University, and then went on to get her Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Assisted Living Licenses from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. When Cassidie isn’t at work, you can find her hanging out with her dogs, traveling, camping and just being outside with her family. The most important thing to Cassidie is making sure that her residents and staff are taken care of, and that everyone in her care is as comfortable as possible.
Cassidie Kunkel, LNHA, LALD – Campus Administrator
Cassidie is the Administrator at Cornerstone Villa. Cassidie has spent her whole life caring for those around her and dreaming of the day she can run her own facility. Cassidie started off as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and then worked her way to Social Service Designee, and finally to Administrator. She double majored in Business Administration and Marketing at Bemidji State University, and then went on to get her Nursing Home Administrator and Director of Assisted Living Licenses from the University of Minnesota-Crookston. When Cassidie isn’t at work, you can find her hanging out with her dogs, traveling, camping and just being outside with her family. The most important thing to Cassidie is making sure that her residents and staff are taken care of, and that everyone in her care is as comfortable as possible.
Lea Sauter, RN – Director of Nursing
Lea is the Director of Nursing at Cornerstone Villa and joined the facility in September of 2022. Lea is a Registered Nurse graduate from Hibbing Community College and was born and raised on the Iron Range. Prior to becoming a Registered Nurse Lea worked as a PCA for a Home Health Company. She then moved on to Nursing Assistant in Long Term Care while attending college. Lea’s Registered Nursing experience includes Quality Management, Infection Prevention and Admissions. Lea grew up north of Virginia in the Britt/Pike area and graduated from Virginia High School. Lea is married with 5 grown children and 12 grandchildren. Lea and her husband raised their children in Cherry and enjoyed their time living there. In recent years they moved to the Hibbing area and love their new home. Lea has two small dogs whom she adores and they bring her much joy. When Lea is not working her interests include nature, fishing, traveling (when able), cooking and reading books. She loves to sit around a nice campfire and soak in the stars.
Sheila Sandberg, RN – Assistant Director of Nursing
Bio coming soon!
Sheila Sandberg, RN – Assistant Director of Nursing
Bio coming soon!
Stacy Dobson – Social Services Liaison
Stacy is our Social Services Liaison and has been a part of the Cornerstone Team since 2009. Stacy started her career at Cornerstone Villa as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and you will still find her working on the floor as an aide here and there. Stacy has been the Activity Director for the past 12 years, and now works in Social Services. She is devoted to our residents and their smiles and laughter bring her great joy.
Jeff Dobson – Environmental Services Manager
Jeff is our Environmental Services Manager and has been a part of the Cornerstone Team since the facility broke ground in 2004. He has over 41 years of experience working in the Skilled Nursing Facility setting starting as a Dietary Aide and working his way into Maintenance and Management.
Jeff Dobson – Environmental Services Manager
Jeff is our Environmental Services Manager and has been a part of the Cornerstone Team since the facility broke ground in 2004. He has over 41 years of experience working in the Skilled Nursing Facility setting starting as a Dietary Aide and working his way into Maintenance and Management.
Ketti Chamberlain – Human Resources/Business Office
Ketti is Cornerstone Villa’s Human Resources Director and Business Office Manager. Ketti has worked here since July 2020. Before coming to CSV Ketti was a stay-at-home mother for eight years for her two kids. Ketti graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Bemidji State University. When Ketti is not at work she enjoys traveling the world, and watching her son play hockey and her daughter cheer.
Lindsay Premo, RN – Infection Preventionist & Staff Development
Lindsay has been in long-term care for 21 years in a variety of nursing roles, such as: Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Director Of Nursing, Staff Development and Infection Prevention. Lindsay joined the CSV team in November 2022 as the Infection Prevention Nurse and Staff Development Coordinator. Lindsay attended St. Cloud State University where she was a music Major, and Hibbing Community College for her RN License. When Lindsay is not working, you can find her tending to her hobby farm animals, camping with her family, or sitting in her sauna.
Lindsay Premo, RN – Infection Preventionist & Staff Development
Lindsay has been in long-term care for 21 years in a variety of nursing roles, such as: Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Director Of Nursing, Staff Development and Infection Prevention. Lindsay joined the CSV team in November 2022 as the Infection Prevention Nurse and Staff Development Coordinator. Lindsay attended St. Cloud State University where she was a music Major, and Hibbing Community College for her RN License. When Lindsay is not working, you can find her tending to her hobby farm animals, camping with her family, or sitting in her sauna.
Angela Aluni, RN – Clinical Manager
Angela has been working in long term care for the past 12 years, first as a CNA, then an LPN, and now as an RN for the past 5 years. She graduated from Hibbing Community College in 2018 with her RN. She loves working with this population and finds it to be a very fulfilling career, the residents are an extension of her family! Angela has been at Cornerstone since June 2023. Prior to this, she worked in Virginia at a long term care facility as CNA, LPN, and finally as Clinical Manager for one of the long-term care units. Angela lives in Embarras with her 7 children, her dog Carl, and her guinea pig Bernard. When she is not at work, she enjoy hanging out with her kids, puzzles, movies, and playing games. She also loves being outside! She is so happy to be able to care for your loved one!
Sarah Nygard, RN – Assisted Living Nurse Manager
Sarah is the Assisted Living Nurse Manager. She has been a nurse since 2011. Sarah started as an LPN, Graduating from Mesabi Range College and worked as an LPN at Cornerstone Villa until she decided to continue her education and become a RN. Sarah graduated from the RN program at Hibbing Community College as has worked in nursing homes and assisted livings throughout her nursing career. Sarah was also a CNA for three years prior to becoming a nurse in a nursing home. Sarah has always lived on the Iron Range, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She enjoys Fishing, boating, riding ATVs, hunting, and soaking in the view of any beautiful lake.
Sarah Nygard, RN – Assisted Living Nurse Manager
Sarah is the Assisted Living Nurse Manager. She has been a nurse since 2011. Sarah started as an LPN, Graduating from Mesabi Range College and worked as an LPN at Cornerstone Villa until she decided to continue her education and become a RN. Sarah graduated from the RN program at Hibbing Community College as has worked in nursing homes and assisted livings throughout her nursing career. Sarah was also a CNA for three years prior to becoming a nurse in a nursing home. Sarah has always lived on the Iron Range, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She enjoys Fishing, boating, riding ATVs, hunting, and soaking in the view of any beautiful lake.
Kelli Hansen, PT – Director of Rehabilitation
Kelli has been working at Cornerstone Villa as a Licensed Physical Therapist since 2013. She graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a degree in PT in 1991 and has worked throughout the United States as a travelling PT and many full time positions in all areas of therapy during that time. Kelli homeschools her 14 year old son when not working and enjoys outdoor activities including camping, kayaking, and hiking. She also enjoys taking care of a small hobby farm with her son.
Kaylee Sterns – Therapeutic Recreation Director
Kaylee is our Therapeutic Recreation Director. Kaylee oversees our activity department and has been in this role since June 2023. Before Kaylee became our TRD, Kaylee worked as a Dietary Aide at Cornerstone for over a year. Kaylee attended Lake Superior College in 2005 to be an X-Ray Technician but found her real passion for elders in the long-term care setting when she spent time volunteering. When Kaylee is not at work, she enjoys being with her daughter and dog and spending time outdoors.
Kaylee Sterns – Therapeutic Recreation Director
Kaylee is our Therapeutic Recreation Director. Kaylee oversees our activity department and has been in this role since June 2023. Before Kaylee became our TRD, Kaylee worked as a Dietary Aide at Cornerstone for over a year. Kaylee attended Lake Superior College in 2005 to be an X-Ray Technician but found her real passion for elders in the long-term care setting when she spent time volunteering. When Kaylee is not at work, she enjoys being with her daughter and dog and spending time outdoors.
Kelly Manner – Registered Dietician
Kelly is Cornerstone Villa’s Registered Dietician. Kelly has worked at Cornerstone since July of 2018. Before being at Cornerstone Villa, Kelly studied and got her Degree from The University of North Dakota. She has been a dietician since 2006 and has served in hospitals and care facilities in the area since then. Kelly grew up on a dairy farm and loves to hear about other farming stories from the past, along with showing her horses competitively. When Kelly is not working or showing her horses, you can bet that she is golfing, bowling, or hanging out with her friends and family. Kelly thrives on making eating as enjoyable as possible for our residents as food is something that everyone has an option about.
