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Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, modern, and well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

48 Cedar Street, Bushwick · Brooklyn, NY 11221240 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.3/5

based on 334 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Buena Vida offers a clean, modern environment and a highly effective rehabilitation team, which may be beneficial for short-term recovery. However, the recurring reports of neglect, poor communication, and safety concerns are serious red flags. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a family member visiting daily to monitor care and advocate for your loved one's basic needs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

334 reviews on Google
Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many visitors praising the facility's cleanliness, modern aesthetic, and friendly front-desk staff. However, significant and recurring concerns exist regarding severe understaffing, neglect of basic hygiene, and allegations of physical abuse and theft. Families should be aware that while some report excellent rehabilitation outcomes, others describe a facility that struggles to meet basic patient care needs.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff4.0Clean6.0Activities7.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, modern, and well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and welcoming front-desk staff
  • Effective physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
  • Bright, cheery atmosphere

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and lack of assistance with toileting/diapers (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Allegations of physical abuse by staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Theft of personal belongings (phones, clothes) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication regarding discharge and medical status (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.12023(39)4.52024(63)4.42025(89)4.52026(16)

Distribution · 207 analyzed

5
165
4
11
3
5
2
1
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25

How They Respond to Reviews

40%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about how bright and cheery the atmosphere is here; what kind of daily social activities or outings do you organize to keep residents engaged?
  • 2With your high CMS health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and personal care for residents?
  • 3Since we want to stay closely involved in our loved one's care, what is your preferred method for communicating updates regarding medical status or changes in their care plan?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage medication administration to ensure everything is handled accurately and on schedule?
  • 5What steps does the facility take to ensure that residents' personal belongings and valuables are kept secure and accounted for?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the immediate process for contacting the family and coordinating with physicians?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The nurses are inconsistent with changing patients diapers. The nurses are rude and disrespectful. My best friends mother is currently there, her cell phone was stolen as well.

Grandchild of former resident · 2023☆☆☆☆

The staff is good they listen to my mom's need and to my concern.

Daughter of resident · 2024★★☆☆☆

The physical therapists are extremely knowledgeable, and I am so grateful for the care and dedication they showed throughout my recovery. They truly helped teach me how to walk again.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★
Source: 334 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.32hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility55.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
55.3%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Kings
27.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Kings
7.9%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
82.7%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Kings
90.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
15.5%
NY
13.8%
Kings
8.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Kings
17.0%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Better than Avg
Here
10.0%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Kings
13.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility39.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.6%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Kings
76.3%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility44.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
44.1%
US
79.8%
NY
78.8%
Kings
76.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Kings
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (7.6)
3 complaint-triggered
Clean record — no deficiencies

Families filed complaints that led to deficiencies regarding feeding tube decisions, abuse reporting, and care planning, indicating serious care concerns. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and care planning that persist across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in critical safety and care areas warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Apr 2, 2024Complaint
1
0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Feb 28, 2024Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Feb 28, 2024Routine
5
0915Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

0006Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Jun 22, 2023Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Dec 21, 2021Routine
8
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0161Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0753Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

0932Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0006Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0026Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

May 13, 2019Routine
10
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0024Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Infinite Care

Chain Size

8 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 3 of 20 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Fbh Healthcare Group LLC

Owner · Organization

50%

Kohen, Eliyahu

Owner

40%

Zelman, Eliezer

Owner

10%

Key personnel

Blumenkrantz, DavidW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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