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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. The latest standard survey recorded 8 findings, above the AL average of 3.9. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River receives highly polarized reviews, with many families praising the dedicated nursing and CNA staff for providing compassionate, family-like care during rehabilitation. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, slow response times to call lights, and poor communication from management. While the therapy department is frequently highlighted as a strength, the facility's inconsistent care standards and billing transparency issues remain major points of contention for families.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The therapy department is awesome! Everything else is utter caos and very scary if you have chronic health issues. The staff is very skilled at diversion techniques, they are in and out without doing anything except an empty promise to be back.”
“I truly regret not reading the reviews before allowing my mother, who has Alzheimer’s, to be admitted to this facility. The communication was abysmal; whether in person or over the phone, no one could ever provide a straight answer.”
This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed complaints triggering 8 deficiencies in recent inspections, indicating ongoing concerns about resident rights, care planning, and food safety. The facility shows persistent problems across fire safety systems, dietary services, and resident rights over three surveys from 2018-2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in fire safety and nutrition suggests families should carefully evaluate the facility's ability to maintain consistent standards.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jan 12, 2024
$16,801
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River
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Nhs Management
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 38 of 43 (Lowest rating)
Owners
Northport Holding Operations, LLC
Owner · Organization
James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr no 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
James Norman Estes Jr Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr no 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Estes, James
Owner (parent company)
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