ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River

3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL 35243

CMS 1/5 stars #26 of 34 in Jefferson County (205) 977-7216
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $16,801 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 62%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 20/30 Staffing 24.5/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

24.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.84 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.93 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 62% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $16,801 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.86 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.93 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.06 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 17 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

J Jan 12, 2024 F0578 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Jan 12, 2024 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0553 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0695 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 12, 2024 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NHS MANAGEMENT, which operates 43 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
REGIONS BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
CAHABA RIVER HEALTH REALTY, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
REGIONS BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
WHEELER, JOHN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HOLMES, LETCHERNIQUE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PATTERSON, DEREK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
RASCO, LYNN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ESTES, JAMES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LONG, PHILLIP Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HOLMES, LETCHERNIQUE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PATTERSON, DEREK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RASCO, LYNN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River

What is the ElderGrade for Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River? +

Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River? +

Residents receive an average of 4.86 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 17 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.