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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama is a senior care facility with nursing home services located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This center aims to provide personalized care in a luxurious and comfortable environment, creating a unique experience akin to a luxury vacation with the warmth of home. At Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama, the professional and caring staff is dedicated to ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care and attention.
Serving the Tuscaloosa-Northport area, the beautifully designed center offers living rooms for relaxation, along with a central courtyard that provides a serene and leisurely space for residents. With a focus on individual needs, Aspire offers numerous private accommodations, each with spacious bathrooms and private showers, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for all guests. With a commitment to comfort, well-being, and personalized services, the center strives to make each resident’s stay a positive and enriching experience.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 72nd out of 130 homes in Alabama. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 49m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 38% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 32m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 16m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 10m per day | ▲ 401% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 23m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Lower than the Alabama average: 80.8%Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama is administrated by Keith Shumaker.
In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 17 | This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.9 | 2.1 | This facility has 10% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.9 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 10% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama had no deficiencies in its most recent inspection on May 19, 2022. The prior annual inspection on July 11, 2019, found seven deficiencies related to resident care plans, respiratory equipment maintenance, staff continuing education, food safety, and refuse management. The facility’s record shows improvement, moving from multiple care and safety issues in 2019 to a clean survey in 2022.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsAlabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2019
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
34% better than Alabama average
5% worse than Alabama average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,155 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 14,926 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,756 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,118 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,233 | 68 | 74% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,196 | 77 | 84% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,134 | 77 | 84% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 996 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 991 | 67 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 9 | 9 | 830 | 72 | 78% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 8 | 8 | 761 | 67 | 73% | 5.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 12 | 0 | 12 | 278 | 31 | 34% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 23 | 25% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 24 | 26% | 3.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3% | 0.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.6
15% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.8
25% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.3%
10% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.9%
51% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
9.3%
32% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.7%
99% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
17% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.0%
11% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
80% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
11% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.3%
16% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
8% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.43
22% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.91
63% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.79
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
16% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
68% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.0%
13% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.7%
17% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.9%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.4%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
62.1%
23% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
68Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Northport's city center to Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.14 miles to nearest hospital (Dch Psychiatric Services)
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Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama is in the Dutton Place neighborhood of Northport.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama's occupancy is 64%.
Keith Shumaker is the administrator of Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama.
Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama has 75 beds.
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(205) 330-8412 will put you in contact with the team at Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama.
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