Brooklyn, NY

Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

48 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY

(718) 455-6200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

240

Certified beds

Average residents

230

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Infinite Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2001-03-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

20 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.92

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.08

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.47

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.39

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.18

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.75

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.07

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.73

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.75

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.72

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

37%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,176

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

45.60

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9988

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.61

Baseline 21.60% · Performance 19.30% · Measure score 4.61 · Achievement 4.61 · Improvement 4.54

Healthcare-associated infections

5

Baseline 9.41% · Performance 6.98% · Measure score 5 · Achievement 2.86 · Improvement 5

Total nurse turnover

8.63

Baseline 34.52% · Performance 28.43% · Measure score 8.63 · Achievement 8.63 · Improvement 5.80

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.09 hours · Performance 3.16 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	8.93%	10.72% 1.8 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 151 · Observed rate 5.96% · Lower 95% interval 6.13%
Discharge to community	43.01%	50.57% 7.6 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 123 · Observed rate 32.52% · Lower 95% interval 34.67%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.59	1.02 0.6 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	90.84%	95.27% 4.4 pts worse	Numerator 248 · Denominator 273
Falls with major injury	0.37%	0.77% 0.4 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 273
Discharge self-care score	62.11%	53.69% 8.4 pts better	Numerator 100 · Denominator 161
Discharge mobility score	50.93%	50.94% About the same	Numerator 82 · Denominator 161
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2.93%	2.29% 0.6 pts worse	Numerator 8 · Denominator 273 · Adjusted rate 2.06%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6.98%	7.12% 0.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 110 · Observed rate 8.18% · Lower 95% interval 4.43%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 278
Staff flu vaccination coverage	39.37%	42% 2.6 pts worse	Numerator 113 · Denominator 287
Discharge function score	55.9%	56.45% 0.6 pts worse	Numerator 90 · Denominator 161
Transfer of health information to provider	98.98%	95.95% 3 pts better	Numerator 97 · Denominator 98
Transfer of health information to patient	98.33%	96.28% 2 pts better	Numerator 59 · Denominator 60
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	10.56%	25.2% 14.6 pts worse	Numerator 17 · Denominator 161

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.4	1.7 0.7 pts worse	1.9 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.9	1.3 0.6 pts worse	1.8 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	81.6%	91.2% 9.6 pts worse	93.4% 11.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.3% · Q2 79.1% · Q3 89.2% · Q4 82.1% · 4Q avg 81.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.6%	95.3% 1.7 pts worse	95.5% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.2%	3.0% 1.8 pts better	3.3% 2.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.5% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	42.6%	18.5% 24.1 pts worse	11.4% 31.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.4% · Q2 28.7% · Q3 47.4% · Q4 73.8% · 4Q avg 42.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.0%	6.1% 2.1 pts better	5.4% 1.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	4.7%	13.5% 8.8 pts better	19.6% 14.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 5.4% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 4.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	7.0%	14.8% 7.8 pts better	16.7% 9.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.2% · Q2 4.7% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	8.9%	15.1% 6.2 pts better	16.3% 7.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.1%	15.5% 5.4 pts better	14.9% 4.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 12.6% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 16.5% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	0.6% 0.5 pts better	1.0% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.9%	1.4% 0.5 pts better	1.7% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	24.6%	20.8% 3.8 pts worse	19.8% 4.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.7% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 21.3% · Q4 29.5% · 4Q avg 24.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.4%	6.9% 1.5 pts worse	5.1% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 8.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	41.9%	76.7% 34.8 pts worse	81.7% 39.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 48.0% · Q2 39.6% · Q3 39.5% · Q4 42.1% · 4Q avg 41.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	10.5%	9.7% 0.8 pts worse	12.0% 1.5 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.5% · Observed 10.2% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.2% 0.2 pts better	1.6% 0.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	44.1%	78.8% 34.7 pts worse	79.7% 35.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 44.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.5%	20.6% 2.1 pts better	23.9% 5.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.5% · Observed 19.3% · Expected 24.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-02-28 · Fire 2024-02-28

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-12-21 · Fire 2021-12-21

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-05-13 · Fire 2019-05-13

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-04-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2024-04-26

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-28

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-04-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2022-02-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

K932 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2022-02-21

C · Minimal harm 2021-12-21

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2022-02-21

C · Minimal harm 2021-12-21

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2022-03-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-07-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-05-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2019-05-27

C · Minimal harm 2019-05-13

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-06-30

C · Minimal harm 2019-05-13

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2019-06-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-02

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-05-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-28

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-04-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-22

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-21

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-02-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2019-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2019-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-05-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-06-30

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