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Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River

3070 HEALTHY WAY, VESTAVIA, AL, 35243
(205) 977-7216
www.aspirephysicalrecovery.com/locations/cahaba-river
120 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
015468
Care type
Nursing home
County
Jefferson
Facility name
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River
Street address
3070 HEALTHY WAY
City / state / ZIP
Vestavia, AL 35243
Phone
(205) 977-7216
Website
www.aspirephysicalrecovery.com/locations/cahaba-river

About this facility — Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River

Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Vestavia, Alabama. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Alabama (113 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Vestavia and 224 skilled nursing facilities across Alabama. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Cahaba River 31 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $16,801 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Nhs Management
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Northport Holding Operations, Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011
Estes, James
Indirect owner · Officer — 51% stake — since 2011
James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr No 2
Indirect owner — 18% stake — since 2012
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr No 2
Indirect owner — 18% stake — since 2012
James Norman Estes Jr Tr
Indirect owner — 6% stake — since 2013
Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093
Indirect owner — 6% stake — since 2013
Cahaba River Health Realty, Llc
Security-interest holder — since 2016
Holmes, Letchernique
Director · Operational control — since 2022
Long, Phillip
Officer — since 2019
Patterson, Derek
Director · Operational control — since 2022
Rasco, Lynn
Director · Operational control — since 2022
Regions Bank
Mortgage holder · Security-interest holder — since 2015
Wheeler, John
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
5 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
2016-09-29
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
8 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$16,801 total
Last standard inspection
2024-01-12
Nurse staffing
4.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$431 per day (≈ $13,100/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
27% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 57% private/other
Occupancy
90% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
40% above the AL median of $307/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2024-01-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0553
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0554
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0578
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-02-10
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-19
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-02-19
2019-09-19Health inspection6 citations
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-10-24
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2019-10-24
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2019-10-24
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-24
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2019-10-24
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-10-24
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (17 citations)
2018-08-16Health inspection3 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2018-09-20
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-09-20
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-09-20
2024-01-12Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-02
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-31
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-02
2019-09-19Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-10-28
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-28
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-28
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-10-28
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-10-28
2018-08-16Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-09-25
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2018-09-25
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2018-09-25
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2018-09-25
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-09-25
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-09-25

Federal penalties

2024-01-12Fine$16,801
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 015468.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.8254 ratings on Google
★★★★★Wanya Goodgain · 2026-05-30 · via Google

“My grandfather recently spent a few weeks at Aspire at Hoover, and our family could not be more grateful for the care and compassion he received during his stay. From the moment he arrived, the staff made him feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely cared for. A special thank you goes to Byron, Shannon, and Lauren, who went above and beyond to ensure my grandfather's needs were met. Their profe…”

★★★★★Sarah Skelton · 2026-07-11 · via Google

“My Grandmother was admitted here for physical therapy and she left better than she was physically in many years! The staff was wonderful and the director Maegan was phenomenal. She made sure everything ran smoothly and efficiently. They cared for my Grandmother like she was family and that meant the world to us. We left very pleased and thankful.”

★★★★★Dorian Rich · 2026-07-02 · via Google

“My mom stayed at Aspire Cahaba for rehabilitation. She was there for 4 weeks. I don’t have enough space to truly describe how wonderful they were to her. The staff was amazing and so attentive. The therapy team worked wonders with her!!! She made strides and is now ready to go home!! She was sad to say goodbye.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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