Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 455390) · 222 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $174,889
Phone: (210) 333-6815 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-San Antonio has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both 1 out of 5 as well.
Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-San Antonio reports 2.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-San Antonio has 3 federal fines on record totaling $174,889.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning families should review its inspection record closely.
About this facility
Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-San Antonio is a government (hospital district)-owned nursing home in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1984. The facility is certified for 222 beds, though it currently serves an average of 66.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buena Vida holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 1, its quality measure rating is 1, and its staffing rating is 1 — all at the lowest tier CMS assigns.
Nurse staffing totals 2.93 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. CMS data for this facility does not include a reported nursing staff turnover percentage.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $174,889.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS displays its abuse icon for Buena Vida, meaning families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare directly. CMS has also designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, a designation reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Buena Vida is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.1 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months. This profile is drawn entirely from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Buena Vida has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Texas state average of 2.65.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; CMS has not reported a turnover figure for this facility.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $174,889.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 222 beds and averages 66.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately, each on a 1-5 scale; Buena Vida scores 1 out of 5 in every category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2103336815 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2103336815 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/455390?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.