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πŸ₯ Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY


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5/5

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πŸ›οΈ Capacity & Size

Size: Larger Sized

Total Beds: 240

Availability: Limited


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Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center is a Larger Sized nursing home facility in Brooklyn, New York (Kings county).

The Nursing Home Site profile for Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center includes: Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.

They have 240 beds and a daily average of 233. residents. Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid and are classified as a For profit - Limited Liability company ownership. They offer residential councils. They are not located inside a hospital. They do not belong to a continuing care community.



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πŸ‘€ Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center Profile Overview

General Contact Information

Nursing Home: Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center

Business Name: Buena Vida Snf Llc

CMS ID: 335826

Street Address: 48 Cedar Street

City/State/Zip: Brooklyn, New York 11221

Phone #: (718) 455-6200

Regulatory & Operational Status

Sprinklers: Yes

Participation: Medicare and Medicaid

Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company

In a Hospital: No

Councils: Residential Councils

Special Focus:

Continuing Care: No

✨ Additional Care Home Services & Info

Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center (previously: Buena Vida Continuing Care & Rehab Center) began its Medicare and Medicaid participation on Mar 09, 2001.

Specialized Care and Accommodation

Services Provided by Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center include:

🦷 Dental Care, 🍽️ Dietary, 🧹 Housekeeping, 🩺 Nursing, πŸ–οΈ Occupational Therapy, πŸ’Š Pharmacy, βš•οΈ Physician, 🩺 Physician Extender, 🦢 Podiatry, 🚢 Physical Therapy, 🀝 Social Work, πŸ’¬ Speech Pathology, 🀝 Therapeutic Social Services, 🎨 Therapeutic Qualified Activities.


Ownership Changes: 0
Medicaid ID: 02144049
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES
CMS Regional Office: New York
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 240

🩺 Health and Patient Demographics

Average Age: 76 years old

Patient Condition Rate Summary:

Percentage of patients at Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center with the following conditions:

Atrial Fibrillation
12.605%
Alzheimer's
46.218%
Asthma
22.689%
Cancer
10.084%
CHF
59.664%
COPD
15.966%
Depression
41.176%
Diabetes
63.866%
Hyperlipidemia
74.79%
IHD
73.95%
Osteoporosis
15.126%
RA or OA
59.664%
Schizophrenia
10.084%
Stroke
23.529%
General Information Icon πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Staffing & Turnover

πŸ”„ Staff Turnover Rates

Annual rates of personnel leaving the facility, reported as a percentage:

Total Nurse Turnover
27.0%
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover
44.2%
Admin Staff Turnover
0

Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:

Registered Nurse
51 minutes
LPN / LVN
32 minutes
CNA
127 minutes
Physical Therapist (PT)
4 minutes

Weekend Staffing

Total RN Weekend Hours:
N/A hours
Total Weekend Nursing:
N/A hours

Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.38 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).


Additional Staffing (FTEs) - FTE stand for full-time employee (40+ hours per week)

🏒 Administration
9.73
🩺 CNAs
109.78
🦷 Dentists
0.09
🍎 Dietitians
1.5
🍽️ Food Service
21.84
🧹 Housekeeping
23.02
πŸ’‰ LPN / LVN
31.1
βš•οΈ Medical Director
0.43
πŸ“‹ Nurse Admin
6.61
πŸ‘‘ Nursing Director
1
πŸ–οΈ Occ. Therapist
1
🀝 OT Assistant
2.9
βš™οΈ Other Staff
9.54
β„ž Pharmacist
0.03
🚢 Physical Therapist
3.1
βš•οΈ Physician
1
🩺 Physician Ext.
2
🦢 Podiatrist
0.03
πŸƒ PT Assistant
1.8
πŸŽ‰ Qualified Activities
2.3
πŸ‘©β€βš•οΈ RNs
15.22
πŸ«‚ Social Services
0.73
πŸ—£οΈ Social Worker
2
πŸ’¬ Speech Pathology
0.86
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Average Daily Cost Overview

The average daily amount billed by Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center is:

$443.41

Compare to Average Daily Charges:

New York Average:

$511.21

Financial and Operational Snapshot

Occupancy Rate

96.4%

Net Income from Services

$405,649

Avg. Length of Stay (SNF)

151 Days

Total Reported Assets

$11,303,226

Total Annual Discharges

558

Total SNF Days

84,411

⚠️ Important Financial Note: The pricing shown is the average amount billed to Medicare (when available). Medicare, Coinsurance, and other insurances can typically help cover much of this total.

It is worth mentioning that Medicare pays only for services it deems 'medically necessary' skilled nursing care. You can learn more about Medicare coverage on the official Medicare site.


πŸ’‘ Understanding This Facility's Charges

The monthly charge of ($443.41 per day) is generally within the normal expected range for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) due to the intensity of care provided. Here's what that charge covers:

  • Comprehensive Services: The charge covers more than just room and board; it includes 24/7 skilled nursing, medications, supplies, and intensive therapies (PT, OT, ST).
  • Standard Industry Rate: Gross daily rates typically range between $350 and $1,000+ across the U.S.

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost (Not the Same as the amount Charged):

  • For qualifying Medicare patients (Days 1–20), the cost is $0.
  • For long-term care, costs are paid by Medicaid, supplemental insurance, or private funds, which averages $8,000–$12,000 per month nationwide.

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They are located at the following address: 48 Cedar Street in Brooklyn New York 11221.
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They can be reached by phone at (718) 455-6200.



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πŸ“ˆ Raw Readmission Rate: The simple count of patients who went back to the hospital unnecessarily.

Observed Score
4.27
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Adjusted Readmission Rate: The hospital return rate, adjusted for patient health risks.

Observed Score
8.04
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Raw Discharged Home Rate: The simple percentage of patients who successfully return home.

Observed Score
29.17%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Adjusted Discharged Home Rate: The percentage of patients who go home, adjusted for health complexity.

Observed Score
37.74%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Cost Efficiency: How much Medicare spends on a patient’s care compared to the national average (lower is better).

Observed Score
1.39
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Medication Safety: How often the facility checks and follows up on a patient's medication list.

Observed Score
97.10%
Status Indicator
High Rate (Good)

πŸ“ˆ Major Falls: How often patients fall and suffer a serious injury (like a broken bone).

Observed Score
0.40%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Bed Sore Prevention: How often patients develop new bed sores or have existing ones worsen.

Observed Score
2.50%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)

πŸ“ˆ Infections: The rate at which patients get a serious infection requiring hospitalization.

Observed Score
10.91%
Status Indicator
Average

πŸ“ˆ Staff Flu Shot Rate: The percentage of staff members who receive their annual flu vaccination.

Observed Score
38.20%
Status Indicator
Low Rate (still monitor)
Resident details and Quality of Care

πŸ“‰ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission

The rate of short-stay patients sent back to the hospital unnecessarily within 30 days of leaving this facility. Lower is better.

Observed Score
24.32
Expected Score
27.95
Comparison
Better ⬆️

πŸ“‰ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit

The rate of short-stay patients requiring an emergency room visit within 30 days. Lower is better.

Observed Score
12.16
Expected Score
11.17
Comparison
Worse ⬇️

πŸ“‰ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days

The frequency of long-term residents requiring hospitalization. Lower is better.

Observed Score
1.95
Expected Score
1.60
Comparison
Worse ⬇️

πŸ“‰ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days

The frequency of long-term residents requiring a visit to the emergency room. Lower is better.

Observed Score
1.64
Expected Score
2.19
Comparison
Better ⬆️
Ratings Icon Medicare and Medicaid Ratings

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.

Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.

Overall Rating: 5 stars 5 star overall rating

Health Inspection Rating: 5 stars 5 star health inspection rating

Staff Rating: 3 stars 3 star nurse staffing rating

Quality Measures Rating: 4 stars 4 star quality measures rating

Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars 5 star rn staff rating

Short Term Stay Rating: 3 stars 3 star rn staff rating


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Question Mark Icon Ownership, Operational, and Management for Buena Vida Rehab And Nursing Center
OrganizationRole
Fbh Healthcare Group Llc5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest
Kohn, Zevi5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest
Zelman, Eliezer5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest
Blumenkrantz, DavidW-2 Managing Employee

πŸ“‹ Regulatory & Certification Details

Key dates and regulatory statuses indicating the facility's standing with Medicare and Medicaid.

Initial Certification Date
Mar 09, 2001
Accreditation Start Date
N/A
Medicare Eligibility
βœ… Yes
Psychiatric Unit on Site?
N/A

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