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2 findings in latest survey
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville has a middle-range Medicare overall rating. Strengths include warm, professional admissions and administrative staff. Some reviewers note concerns about neglect of basic hygiene (residents left in soiled briefs/feces for extended periods) (mentioned by 7 reviewers). Review the health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure components separately, then visit in person.
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville presents a deeply polarized experience for families. While many reviewers praise the facility for its cleanliness, friendly administrative team, and compassionate nursing staff during end-of-life or long-term care, a significant number of families report severe neglect, including residents left in soiled conditions for hours, poor communication, and inadequate medical oversight. Potential families should be aware of these starkly contrasting accounts regarding basic hygiene and responsiveness.
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Key Review Excerpts
“My dad just got out of a 20 day in-patient rehab stay here. We initially had a few bumps in the road but we addressed those quickly, management was apologetic, and things were great after that.”
“My grandmother was released from the hospital with a feeding tube and pneumonia and we told them specifically multiple times NO FOOD and walked in this am and she was eating…. she’s been there for 18 hours and no meds, no oxygen, no breathing treatments… all of which she needs to survive.”
“My Dad was at Cavalier for 27 days before he passed away. I can't say enough about the care and compassion my Dad received from all of the staff.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
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 with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has a mixed record with 23 deficiencies across four surveys, including two complaint-triggered incidents where families reported concerns about grievance processes and wound care. The main problem areas involve fire safety systems, care planning and assessments, and building maintenance issues. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the facility has had recurring issues with resident assessments and care planning across multiple years, suggesting potential ongoing challenges with care coordination.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 20, 2024
$4,938
Fine
Feb 12, 2024
$4,938
Fine
Jan 22, 2024
$14,434
Fine
Jan 8, 2024
$4,178
Fine
Jan 2, 2024
$3,529
Fine
Dec 11, 2023
$8,469
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
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Cavalier Healthcare
4 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 1 of 2 (Chain ratings tied)
Owners
Hubbard, Brien
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