BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

Category: Nursing Home

48 CEDAR STREET
BROOKLYN, NY 11221

Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Private

Capacity: 240 beds

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BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE Description

Buena Vida Continuing Care Details

Year Built:	2001
Year Remodeled:	2005
Current Mgmt. Since:	Unknown
No. of Floors:	8
Resident Capacity:	240
Facility Type:	Long-term Care, Short-term Rehab, Alzheimer's Unit

Buena Vida Continuing Care Special

Family Included in Care Planning:	Yes
Special Diets Accommodated:	Yes
Proximity to Emergency Svcs.:	Under 8 miles

Buena Vida Continuing Care Staff

Registered Dietician on Staff:	Yes
Caregiver Training:	Dementia, Ethics, Family Communication, Grief, Pain Management, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Transition Issues, Universal Precautions, Validation Therapy, Wound Care
Criminal Background Check:	Yes
Principal Staff Language(s):	English, Spanish
Language(s) Spoken:	French

Buena Vida Continuing Care Features

Facility Features:	Activities/Recreation, Guest Meals ($), Outside Patio/Gardens, Private Visiting Room, 24-hour Security, Wanderguard
Room Features:	Telephone Ready ($), Space for personal items

Buena Vida Continuing Care Costs

Shared Room:	$335/day
Private Room:	$335/day
Alzheimer's Unit:	Shared room - $335/day; Private room - $335/day
Rate Increase:	Periodically
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, HMO, Private

CMS Inspection Results for BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

09/30/2008 Health Survey for BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

Mistreatment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

09/30/2008 Fire Safety Survey for BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
signs that state that exit doors are to be kept closed.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Illumination and Emergency Power
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
proper backup exit lighting.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoke Compartmentation and Control
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
walls or barriers that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

08/31/2007 Fire Safety Survey for BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

Building Service Equipment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof.	Widespread	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
exits that are accessible at all times.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

07/01/2006 Health Survey for BUENA VIDA CONTINUING CARE

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm