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 February 28, 2024

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
15
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
1
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
2
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within NY

15 citations — more than 56% of the 593 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

Holding steadyabout the same at the latest survey as at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

Well past the typical window (August 2025 to April 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten NY facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2024. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Emergency preparedness

5 of the 15 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 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.

This facility15NY median13National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility15
Median facility in NY13
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
52019-0552021-1252024-02
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
May 13, 20195
December 21, 20215
February 28, 20245

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
E-00062E-00241K-09231K-01611K-09181K-09151K-03511E-00041
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
E-0006Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.22024-02-28
E-0024Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.12019-05-13
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.12019-05-13
K-0161Use approved construction type or materials.12021-12-21
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.12024-02-28
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.12024-02-28
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.12019-05-13
E-0004Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).12019-05-13

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
  • Smoke Deficiencies 3
  • Egress Deficiencies 1
  • Other 2
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies4
Smoke Deficiencies3
Egress Deficiencies1
Construction Deficiencies1
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

February 28, 2024 — 5 citations

Citations issued on February 28, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0006Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024)
K-0912Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024)
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024)
K-0918Have 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

Citations issued on December 21, 2021
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0006Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2022)
E-0026Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022)
K-0161Use approved construction type or materials.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2022)
K-0753Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022)
K-0932Meet other general requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 21, 2022)

May 13, 2019 — 5 citations

Citations issued on May 13, 2019
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0004Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2019)
E-0024Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2019)
K-0223Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2019)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 12, 2019)
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 27, 2019)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.