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CAVALIER HEALTHCARE OF TRUSSVILLE

119 WATTERSON PARKWAY, TRUSSVILLE, AL 35173
Score: 28 / 100

Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 28/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Alabama. Families considering this Trussville facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.15 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.20 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.52 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.93 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.14 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Jun 7, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 11 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jun 7, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jun 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    May 12, 2021 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 12, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    Apr 10, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 16.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

8 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $46,797

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
125
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 12, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2