Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
Trussville, Alabama · CCN 015467
7 surveys since 2017, 2 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 30
- Surveys
- 7
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 2
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 125
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- CAVALIER HEALTHCARE
- County
- Jefferson
- Medicare-certified since
- 2016
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=4, floor 20).
Last survey on record
May 13, 2021
2,006 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.34 | 3.73 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.31 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 78.5% | 51.3% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $40,486 across 6 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D888.9% | E— | F111.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6562×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6411×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6931×
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 feeding tube.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF585Jun 8, 2023
Based on interviews, record review, and review of a facility policy titled, Investigating Grievances/Complaints, the facility failed to ensure that a grievance was completed and the family member was informed of the findings of the investigation when a grievance was received regarding a complaint from Resident Identifier (RI) #1's family member concerning the resident's dressing to his/her stump not being changed as ordered by the physician. This affected RI #1, one of one resident reviewed for grievances. Findings Include: Review of a facility policy titled, Investigating Grievances/Complaints, with a revised date of 04/2008, revealed the following: . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Jun 8, 2023
Based on interviews, record review and review of a facility policy titled . Clean Dressing Change Policy, the facility failed to provide evidence wound care was provided to Resident Identifier (RI) #1's: (1) Right AKA (Above Knee Amputation) stump; and (2) Stage II sacrum ulcer as ordered by the physician. This deficient practice affected RI #1; one of three residents sampled for wound care. Findings Include: Review of a facility policy titled . Clean Dressing Change Policy, with an implemented date of 09/01/2020, revealed the following: Policy: . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF558May 13, 2021
Based on observations, interviews, record review and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to accommodate the needs of one (1) of 43 sampled residents, by not ensuring the Resident Identifier (RI) #296's call light was accessible. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Call Lights: Accessibility and Timely Response dated 8/21/2020 revealed With each interaction in the resident's room or bathroom, staff will ensure the call light is within reach of resident and secured, as needed. RI #296 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656May 13, 2021
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions related to call lights being within the reach for one (1) of 43 sampled residents, Resident Identifier (RI) #296. Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans dated 8/21/2020 revealed It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment. RI #296 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 30 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jun 8, 2023Complaint2 findings
- May 13, 2021Standard2 findings
- Sep 3, 2020Complaint2 findings
- Jun 27, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Apr 11, 2019Standard and complaint3 findings
- May 3, 2018Standard4 findings
- Jun 17, 2017Standard15 findings · 2 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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