Nursing home

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River

3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL, 35243

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Nhs Management · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, with 17 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $16,801 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
120
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Jefferson Co. avg 2.12Alabama avg 3.04This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Jefferson Co. avg: 2.12. Alabama avg: 3.04.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

17
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32018
62019
82024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $16,801 total · Jan 12, 2024
  1. Jan 12, 2024$16,801

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)20.95%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)10.74%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)2.73%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Northport Holding Operations, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr No 25% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
James Norman Estes Jr Tr5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr No 25% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 0310935% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Estes, James5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Regions Bank5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
Cahaba River Health Realty, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Regions Bank5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
Wheeler, JohnW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Holmes, LetcherniqueCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Patterson, DerekCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Rasco, LynnCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Estes, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Long, PhillipCORPORATE OFFICER
Holmes, LetcherniqueOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Patterson, DerekOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rasco, LynnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wheeler, JohnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

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Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River's CMS rating?

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River located?

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River is located at 3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL, 35243 in Jefferson County, and CMS lists 120 certified beds.

Does Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $16,801 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.12 across 34 facilities in Jefferson County, and 3.04 across Alabama. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
015468
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
120
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 12, 20240550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240553DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240554DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240578JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceFeb 10, 2023
Jan 12, 20240656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Jan 12, 20240804FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 19, 2024
Sep 19, 20190693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Sep 19, 20190803EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Sep 19, 20190806DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Sep 19, 20190812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Sep 19, 20190814FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Sep 19, 20190880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2019
Aug 16, 20180582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2018
Aug 16, 20180812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2018
Aug 16, 20180880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 20, 2018

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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