Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 15 | 17 | This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 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 |
Alabama 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.
Alabama average: 0.7
Alabama average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
5,155 contractor hours this quarter
| 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.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama from 2017–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 22 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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 (Northport Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama | NH AL | Northport (Dutton Place) | 75
Facility
75
AL AVG
90
Rank
#136 / 245 |
64.0%
Facility
64.0%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#113 / 138 | -21% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#75 / 136 | +4% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 6
Facility
6
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#31 / 136 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 136 | - | 48 | - |
51
Facility
51
AL AVG
36
Rank
#108 / 418 | West Alabama Health Properties LLC | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#66 / 135 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#83 / 135 | 42.4%
Facility
42.4%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#105 / 133 | 15465 | ||||
| Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc | NH AL | Tuscaloosa (Green Hills) | 216
Facility
216
AL AVG
90
Rank
#6 / 245 |
66.1%
Facility
66.1%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#108 / 138 | -18% | 4.50
Facility
4.50
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#60 / 136 | -46% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 9
Facility
9
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#56 / 136 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 136 | - | 138 | - |
27
Facility
27
AL AVG
36
Rank
#261 / 418 | Benjamin Jackson | $15.3M
Facility
$15.3M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#42 / 135 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#34 / 135 | 44.3%
Facility
44.3%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#64 / 133 | 15371 | ||||
| Hunter Creek Health And Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC | Northport | 78
Facility
78
AL AVG
90
Rank
#131 / 245 |
98.7%
Facility
98.7%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#6 / 138 | +22% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#87 / 136 | +26% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 9
Facility
9
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#56 / 136 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#49 / 136 | - | 72 | - |
57
Facility
57
AL AVG
36
Rank
#79 / 418 | Casey Boyd | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#104 / 135 | $4.1M
Facility
$4.1M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#99 / 135 | 49.5%
Facility
49.5%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#56 / 133 | 15034 | ||||
| Forest Manor Health and Rehab | NH MC | Northport (Brookmeade) | 182
Facility
182
AL AVG
90
Rank
#14 / 245 |
85.7%
Facility
85.7%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#61 / 138 | +6% | 3.90
Facility
3.90
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#105 / 136 | +64% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 10
Facility
10
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#67 / 136 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#33 / 136 | - | 156 | A+ |
68
Facility
68
AL AVG
36
Rank
#26 / 418 | 2672 Equities LLC | $9.1M
Facility
$9.1M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#13 / 135 | $0.1k
Facility
$0.1k
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#134 / 135 | 0% | 15143 | ||||
| Plantation Manor Retirement Community | NH AL MC | Mccalla | 103
Facility
103
AL AVG
90
Rank
#81 / 245 |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
AL AVG
80.8%
Rank
#71 / 138 | +4% | 4.26
Facility
4.26
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#75 / 136 | -31% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 137 | 13
Facility
13
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#98 / 136 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#66 / 136 | - | 98 | - |
7
Facility
7
AL AVG
36
Rank
#355 / 418 | Cassie Ball | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#107 / 135 | $4.7M
Facility
$4.7M
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#98 / 135 | 57.7%
Facility
57.7%
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#53 / 133 | 15015 |
Aspire Physical Recovery Center Of West Alabama is located in Northport, Alabama.
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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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