Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River
3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL 35243
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River is a nursing home in Vestavia, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since August 16, 201817 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three years1, $16,801 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.8 to 4.1 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 12, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
13 of 224 Alabama homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $16,801 on January 12, 2024.
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Citation F0578. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.
Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2018.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2018.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2019.
Health inspection on September 19, 2019
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2018.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2018.
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2019
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2019.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2019.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2018.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2019.
Health inspection on August 16, 2018
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2018.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2018.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 20, 2018.
Fire safety inspection on August 16, 2018
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2018.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (205) 977-7216
- Last standard health inspection
- January 12, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 110.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, LLC
- Chain
- Nhs Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (17 vs 10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NORTHPORT HOLDING OPERATIONS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/15/2011
- JAMES N ESTES JR FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 25% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 12/27/2012
- JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 06/30/2013
- JENNIFER E AGEE FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 25% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 12/27/2012
- JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 0310935% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 06/30/2013
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- ESTES, JAMES5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 51% · since 09/15/2011
- HOLMES, LETCHERNIQUEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/03/2022
- PATTERSON, DEREKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/03/2022
- RASCO, LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
- WHEELER, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/14/2022
Questions
When was Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River last inspected?
CMS lists January 12, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River have?
CMS lists 17 health citations since August 16, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $16,801 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.