Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center
Brooklyn, NY · 240 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 335826 · first certified March 2001
Ownership
Operated by INFINITE CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 5, 2020 (change of ownership)to BUENA VIDA REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER from BUENA VIDA CORP
Position within NY
20 citations — more than 72% of the 592 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2027 — about 13 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 2026. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 520 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 20 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 20 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 20 |
| Median facility in NY | 14 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 21, 2021 | 5 |
| February 28, 2024 | 5 |
| June 12, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 2 | 2024-02-28 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2021-12-21 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-02-28 |
| K-0224 | Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2026-06-12 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 3
- Other 4
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 12, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0224 | Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2026) |
February 28, 2024 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
December 21, 2021 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2022) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2022) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022) |
| K-0932 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.