Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335826) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 455-6200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.6%.
Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, certified for 240 beds with an average daily census of 232 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 9, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, Buena Vida holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Buena Vida is part of the Infinite Care chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars, lower than this facility's individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
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 an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 21.6%. Its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 240 beds and had an average daily census of 232 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Infinite Care chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 9, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with health inspection at 3 stars, staffing at 3 stars, and quality measures at 4 stars for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service details; contact the facility at 7184556200 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 7184556200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335826?state=NY.
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.