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Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River
3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL 35243
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Vestavia, Alabama, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 114 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 62.4%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 12 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 62.4% | 53.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $16,801 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Jan 2024, 19 Sep 2019.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×10 E ×2 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0578 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0693 | 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 | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Oct 2019 |
| 16 Aug 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2018 |
| 16 Aug 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2018 |
| 16 Aug 2018 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2018 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 62.4%, RNs 51.6%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.6% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River, Llc. Chain: Nhs Management (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northport Holding Operations, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/15/2011 |
| Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2015 |
| Cahaba River Health Realty, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2016 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham | 117 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Baron House of Hueytown | Hueytown | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18.0 | — | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | Trussville | 125 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7.2 | $40K | 13 May 2021 |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | Birmingham | 132 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6.8 | — | 1 Jul 2021 |
| East Glen | Birmingham | 108 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6.5 | — | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Fair Haven | Birmingham | 259 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4.2 | $28K | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Greenbriar At the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | Birmingham | 95 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Kirkwood By the River | Birmingham | 61 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13.1 | — | 7 Oct 2021 |
All 34 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River?
It is part of the Nhs Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Northport Holding Operations, LLC and Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jan 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jan 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.