Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center
48 Cedar Street · Brooklyn, NY · 11221 · 7184556200
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Infinite Care
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 19, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2021
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 February 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 19, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 30, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2019
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2019
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2019
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 June 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 30, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335826 · certified since March 9, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.