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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.92

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.08

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.18

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

37%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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