The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
CAVALIER HEALTHCARE OF TRUSSVILLE
TRUSSVILLE, AL · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
CAVALIER HEALTHCARE OF TRUSSVILLE has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a strong 4-star health inspection score but a poor 1-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3448 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3448.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.31
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 2.48
- Weekend nursing
- 2.87
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 79%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
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
14.5%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%1.2%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%15.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13%16.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.6%8.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
32.8%26.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%3.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.8%22.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.4%Worsening
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
—89.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.6%99%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
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 May 2021 — 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 make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited April 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited April 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $40,486 in total fines.
- $4,938
Federal fine
Feb 20, 2024
- $4,938
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2024
- $14,434
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2024
- $4,178
Federal fine
Jan 8, 2024
- $3,529
Federal fine
Jan 2, 2024
- $8,469
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2023
Now operated by Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville, previously Trussville Health & Rehab Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CAVALIER HEALTHCARE · 4 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 108.4 residents on an average day (87% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 9 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.