Nursing homes › New York › Brooklyn › Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center
48 Cedar Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 · (718) 455-6200 · 240 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Infinite Care, a group operating 8 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $355,558 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.21 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.85. Weekend total: 2.85. Nursing staff turnover: 22%.
All-time on record: 15 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-08-10 |
| 2026-06-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-08-10 |
| 2026-06-12 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-08-10 |
| 2026-06-12 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-08-10 |
| 2026-06-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-08-10 |
| 2024-04-02 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-02-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-17 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBH HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 50% | since 05/05/2020 |
| KOHEN, ELIYAHU | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 40% | since 05/05/2020 |
| ZELMAN, ELIEZER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 05/05/2020 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 335826), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/buena-vida-rehab-and-nursing-center-brooklyn-ny/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335826. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.