Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River
Vestavia, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015468) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,801
Phone: (205) 977-7216 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River reports 4.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 62.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River, with no payment denials on record. The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River is a for-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Vestavia, Jefferson County, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since September 29, 2016. The facility has 120 certified beds and an average of 113.9 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. The Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the Quality Measure rating is 3 out of 5, and the Staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.4%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data.
This facility is part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 62.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,801.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average of 113.9 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 29, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2059777216 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2059777216 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015468?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.