Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio

About Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio

Buena Vida Nursing And Rehab-san Antonio, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX, is a government owned organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
Safety Record Issues

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 149 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection

2.7

Staffing

1.1

Quality

3.5

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.34 hrs/day

State: 0.42 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.68

Quality Adj: 0.34

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.40 hrs/day

State: 1.37 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.86

Quality Adj: 1.05

Certified Assistants

1.88 hrs/day

State: 2.02 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 2.32

Quality Adj: 1.88

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection	1
Quality Measures	3
Staffing	1

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	519	Aug 29, 2025
Weighted Average	418	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	N/A
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	2.5%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	1.0%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	29.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	1.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	2.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	3.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	99.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	95.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	33.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	16.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	5.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	20.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	8.3%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2023: 4 complaints
2024: 10 complaints
2025: 9 complaints
2026: 3 complaints
Total: 26 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Mar 06, 2026	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jan 17, 2026	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Oct 07, 2025	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 07, 2025	Post nurse staffing information every day.
Oct 07, 2025	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Oct 07, 2025	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Oct 07, 2025	Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Oct 07, 2025	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Sep 06, 2025	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 18, 2025	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Feb 14, 2025	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nov 21, 2024	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Nov 21, 2024	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 21, 2024	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 07, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nov 07, 2024	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 20, 2024	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 04, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 04, 2024	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Jul 04, 2024	Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Jul 04, 2024	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 03, 2023	Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Jun 03, 2023	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Jun 03, 2023	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jun 03, 2023	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jun 25, 2026	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Nearby Hospitals

Business Entity

WEST WHARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

GARY BLAKE ADP OF THE SNF
GARY BLAKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MALISA BLAKE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SEAN BOWERS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ALFRED CISNEROS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
TRAVIS COBB MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STEPHEN COOPER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ANNA DIXON ADP OF THE SNF
SHERRIE HARDIN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LINDA HUGGINS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RICHARD KERZEE MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PATRICIA KORENEK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
RANDY PANTHER ADP OF THE SNF
SAN ANTONIO IV ENTERPRISES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SAN ANTONIO IV ENTERPRISES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
PAUL SOECHTING MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JOE STRACK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JOHNNY THOMPSON CORPORATE OFFICER
ZACHARY WILLIG CORPORATE DIRECTOR

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center	N/A	5
Country Care Manor	N/A	4
The Village at Incarnate Word	N/A	4
St. Francis Nursing Home	N/A	5
Silver Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation	N/A	4
Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	5
Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -	N/A	5
Avir at Heritage	N/A	3
Medina Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center	N/A	4
The Heights On Huebner	N/A	4

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Ownership Details

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Noted Deficiencies

Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.

Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.28 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 222 certified beds.

Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio directly at 2103336815. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.