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    BUENA VIDA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER

    48 CEDAR STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11221

    240 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company

    CMS Provider #335826

    Data updated: March 1, 2026

    88
    IQ ScoreA composite score from 0–100 combining federal ratings, staffing, inspections, penalties, and complaint history.

    Overall Rating

    ★★★★★

    Health Rating

    ★★★★★

    Staffing Rating

    ★★★★★

    Quality Rating

    ★★★★

    Daily nursing care

    3.5 hrs/resident

    Getting better

    Inspection findings

    0

    Fewer issues

    Ownership changes

    0

    For-profit facility owned by FBH Healthcare Group LLC as part of the Infinite Care chain.

    Complaint trend

    Fewer complaints

    The facility had zero complaint-related inspection findings in the most recent 2024 survey cycle.

    Facility vs. New York Averages

    Overall Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Health Inspection

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Staffing Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    At State Avg

    Quality Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★
    At State Avg
    State staffing benchmarks:Nursing hours/resident/day 3.7RN hours/resident/day 0.7

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    NursingHomeIQ Analysis

    Summary

    Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center is a 240-bed facility in Brooklyn that currently holds the highest federal health inspection rating and reports staff turnover rates significantly below the New York state average.

    Detailed Analysis

    The data indicates that Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center has shown significant upward trends in its regulatory performance over the last 24 months. Public records reflect an improvement in the overall quality rating from a 2 to a 5. During the most recent 2024 health inspection, the facility recorded zero health inspection findings, which is lower than the New York state average of 7.7. However, fire safety records from the same period show 15 uncorrected findings, including issues related to smoke barrier doors and electrical grounding.

    Staffing data shows that residents receive 3.47 hours of total nursing care per resident per day. This include 0.92 hours from registered nurses, which is higher than the state average of 0.70 hours. The facility demonstrates stability in leadership with zero administrator departures and maintains a nursing turnover rate of 25.2%, notably lower than the state average of 40.5%. Contract staff usage remains low at 3.8% of total nursing hours, suggesting that the majority of care is provided by permanent employees. While weekday staffing is consistently higher, the drop in nursing hours on weekends is less than 10%, which is relatively stable compared to many peer facilities. Records show no financial penalties or fines issued by federal regulators in the most recent reporting period.

    Key Findings

    The facility reported zero health inspection findings in the February 2024 survey, an improvement from six findings in the 2021 cycle.

    Total nursing staff turnover is 25.2%, which is lower than the New York state average of 40.5%, indicating higher staff retention.

    Weekend nursing care drops to 3.18 hours per resident per day, an 8% decrease from the weekday average of 3.47 hours.

    Performance Trends (24 months)

    This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

    CategoryApr 24Jun 24Aug 24Oct 24Dec 24Mar 25May 25Jul 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26Trend
    Overall2★2★4★5★5★5★4★5★5★5★5★
    Staffing1★1★2★3★3★3★3★3★3★3★3★
    Health3★3★3★4★4★4★4★5★5★5★5★
    4-5 Stars 3 Stars 1-2 Stars

    Staffing Deep Dive

    Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.

    Weekend vs. Weekday Staffing

    Weekday3.5 hrs/resident/day
    Weekend3.2 hrs/resident/day
    Drop8% — Consistent

    RN Hours Specifically

    Weekday RN0.92
    Weekend RN0.75
    RN Drop18%

    State avg total staffing: 3.7 hrs/resident/day

    Administrator Turnover

    0

    administrators departed in past year

    Stable

    Nursing Staff Turnover

    Total NursingHealthy

    25.2%

    State avg: 40.5%

    RN TurnoverElevated

    36.7%

    State avg: 40.5%

    Agency/Contract Staff

    3.8%

    of nursing hours from contract/agency staff

    Low — good continuity
    RN contract %7.0%
    CNA contract %0.0%

    Source: PBJ data, 2025Q3

    Location & Neighborhood

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    Walk Score

    93

    Walker's Paradise

    Transit Score

    100

    Excellent Transit

    Neighborhood Demographics (11221)

    Median Income

    $77,600

    Median Home Value

    $1,082,200

    Poverty Rate

    21.5%

    Age 65+

    10.2%

    Median Age

    32

    Pop. Density

    91,236/mi²

    Median Rent

    $1,937

    Google Reviews

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    Inspection & Deficiency History

    Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.

    DateTagCategoryDescriptionSeverityCorrectedTypeIC
    4/2/20240693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure 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.
    Minimal harm
    5/8/2024Complaint
    2/28/20240609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Minimal harm
    4/17/2024Complaint
    6/22/20230656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Minimal harm
    8/21/2023Complaint
    12/21/20210880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Actual harm
    2/19/2022Standard
    12/21/20210761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.
    Minimal harm
    2/19/2022Standard
    12/21/20210656Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Minimal harm
    2/19/2022Standard
    5/13/20190550Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2019Standard
    5/13/20190637Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2019Standard
    5/13/20190757Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2019Standard
    5/13/20190758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.
    Minimal harm
    6/30/2019Standard
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    Penalties & Fines

    When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.

    No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.

    Ownership Records

    Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.

    Facilities in Chain

    20

    Chain Avg Rating

    3.2

    Years Operating

    25

    Owner NameTypeRoleOwnership %Association Date
    FBH HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOrganization50%5/5/2020
    KOHN, ZEVIIndividual40%5/5/2020
    ZELMAN, ELIEZERIndividual10%5/5/2020
    BLUMENKRANTZ, DAVIDIndividual5/5/2020
    FBH HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOrganization50%5/5/2020
    KOHN, ZEVIIndividual40%5/5/2020
    ZELMAN, ELIEZERIndividual10%5/5/2020
    BLUMENKRANTZ, DAVIDIndividual5/5/2020

    News & Media

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    No recent news coverage found for this facility.

    Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records

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