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Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center
48 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center, in Brooklyn, New York, is certified for 240 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Infinite Care chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New York median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 3, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 6.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 21.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kings Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 16 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 6.3 | 6.6 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 21.6% | 26.3% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (40 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Feb 2024, 21 Dec 2021.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 12 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2026 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Dec 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2022 |
| 21 Dec 2021 | F0761 | 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 | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2022 |
| 13 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2019 |
| 13 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2019 |
| 13 May 2019 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2019 |
| 13 May 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2019 |
| 13 May 2019 | F0758 | 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 | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 21.6%, RNs 31.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Buena Vida Snf Llc. Chain: Infinite Care (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fbh Healthcare Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 05/05/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kings County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Brooklyn | 200 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Bensonhurst Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Brooklyn | 200 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Ditmas Park Care Center | Brooklyn | 200 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Brooklyn | 320 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 5.6 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehabilitation | Brooklyn | 320 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0.6 | — | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Haym Solomon Home For the Aged | Brooklyn | 240 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 6.7 | $9K | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Hopkins Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Brooklyn | 288 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 4.9 | — | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Linden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation | Brooklyn | 280 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 4.6 | — | 8 Jun 2023 |
All 40 facilities in Kings County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center?
It is part of the Infinite Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fbh Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Feb 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.