Public Record
Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 240
- Avg. residents per day
- 227.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 26
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2024-04-02
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Citations
26 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0693Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0006Generalno actual harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0915Generalpotential for harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0753Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0932Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0026Generalno actual harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0006Generalno actual harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0004Generalno actual harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0024Generalno actual harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center?
- Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Brooklyn, NY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 335826.
- What is the CMS rating for Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center?
- Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center have?
- Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center is certified for 240 beds. It serves an average of 227.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center have?
- Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center has 26 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center last inspected?
- Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center was last inspected on April 2, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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