Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa
Odessa, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 675145) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,724
Phone: (432) 362-2583 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars, with a 3-star health inspection rating and a 1-star staffing rating.
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa reports 2.52 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, a 1-star CMS staffing rating, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 94.2%.
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,724.00 and no payment denials; CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Buena Vida Nursing & Rehab Odessa is a for-profit nursing home in Odessa, Ector County, Texas, certified for 117 beds with an average of 82 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since April 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buena Vida holds an overall star rating of 3, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star. Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 94.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,724.00 and no payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
Buena Vida is part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects a single data snapshot from CMS.
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 3-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.52 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, a 1-star staffing rating, and a 94.2% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,724.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Buena Vida is certified for 117 beds and has an average of 82 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Creative Solutions In Healthcare chain, which operates 149 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 29, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (3 stars here), health inspections (3 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (5 stars), which combine into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4323622583 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4323622583 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/675145?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.