Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Brooklyn, NY

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335826

Contact & location

48 Cedar Street
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Kings County
Phone
(718) 455-6200
ZIP code
11221 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
240
Residents per day
232.0 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Buena Vida SNF LLC
Chain
Infinite Care (8 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
March 9, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.21 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.85 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.43 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.93 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.85 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
21.6 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 28, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 15 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-10
2026-06-12 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-10
2026-06-12 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-10
2026-06-12 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-10
2026-06-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-08-10
2024-04-02 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-08
2024-02-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-17
2021-12-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-19
2021-12-21 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-19
2021-12-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-02-19
2019-05-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-30
2019-05-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-30
2019-05-13 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-30
2019-05-13 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-30
2019-05-13 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-06-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
FBH Healthcare Group LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50%
Kohen, Eliyahu (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 40%
Zelman, Eliezer (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10%
Blumenkrantz, David (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center?

Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center have?

It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 232 residents per day.

Has Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center?

It is part of Infinite Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center?

(718) 455-6200. The facility is located at 48 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.