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
2 of 5 overall
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville has a 2-star overall rating, with very weak staffing (1 star) and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.91 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9091 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 8, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9091.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.16
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.40
- Nurse aides
- 2.35
- Weekend nursing
- 2.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.1%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.3%Steady
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
89.6%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
95.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
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
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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 8 fines · $46,797 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
- $2,117
Federal fine
Jun 26, 2023
- $4,194
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CAVALIER HEALTHCARE · 4 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 121.8 residents on an average day (97% 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.