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Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River

(205) 977-7216

About Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River

ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER AT CAHABA RIVER brings specialized skilled nursing and rehabilitation to Vestavia, Alabama families who need trusted medical care during critical recovery periods. Our clinical team focuses on restoring strength, independence, and quality of life through personalized treatment plans.

Community at a glance

Capacity

120 residents

Location

Vestavia, AL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

3070 HEALTHY WAY, Vestavia, Alabama 35243

(205) 977-7216

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • The most recent standard inspection is more than two years old, so these results may not reflect the home today.

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 12, 2024, state inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 3.9).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 52 minutes with each resident a day, above the Alabama average of 3 hours 53 minutes.

Medicare fined Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River once in the last three years, $16,801 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 52 minutesAbove the Alabama average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day56 minutesAbove the Alabama average
Nursing staff who left in the past year62%Above the Alabama average

1 administrator has left the home in the past year.

Inspections

8 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

January 12, 2024 · Standard inspection · 8 citations

  • 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.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Feb 10, 2023
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 19, 2024

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $16,801 in the last three years.

  • January 12, 2024Fine: $16,801

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
120
Average residents per day
114
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
September 29, 2016
Part of a chain
Nhs Management, 43 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
015468

Location

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3070 HEALTHY WAYVestavia, AL 35243

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Questions about Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River

How did Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on January 12, 2024 and cited 8 health deficiencies, 8 of them from complaint investigations. The Alabama average is 3.9.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 52 minutes with each resident per day, including 56 minutes from registered nurses. 62% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River once in the last three years, totaling $16,801.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Vestavia Skilled Nursing in Alabama Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026