Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville
Trussville, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015467) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 6 totaling $40,486
Phone: (205) 655-3226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 78.5%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $40,486.00 for Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Trussville, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility is certified for 125 beds and reports an average daily census of 108.4 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since August 18, 2016. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, per CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 78.5%.
CMS records show 6 federal fines totaling $40,486.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville is part of the Cavalier Healthcare chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Families should independently confirm current status and details on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. Source: CMS Care Compare.
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 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
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?
CMS reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 78.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 6 fines totaling $40,486.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data 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 is certified for 125 beds and has an average daily census of 108.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cavalier Healthcare chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 18, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 4, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2056553226 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2056553226 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015467?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.