The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER OF WEST ALABAMA
NORTHPORT, AL · Medicare-certified · 75 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
ASPIRE PHYSICAL RECOVERY CENTER OF WEST ALABAMA in Northport, AL has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. It reports 4.25 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and has had $0 in fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food handling, garbage disposal, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2463 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 19, 2022Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2463.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.81
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.35
- Weekend nursing
- 3.59
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 58%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
19%25%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8%8.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.1%13.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%22.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%4.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—5.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
43.5%43.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.8%7.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%4.2%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%99.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited July 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited July 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited July 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of NHS MANAGEMENT · 43 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.1 residents on an average day (96% of 75 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.