Nursing Home

Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Nursing Home

Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Trussville, AL 35173 View map
Overview of Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is dedicated to providing unmatched quality in skilled nursing, staff support, and community life for long-term residential and rehabilitation patients. It offers specialized care options including post-acute rehab therapy, respite care, and complex care. The facility is located in a peaceful community in the Birmingham metro area.
(205) 655-3226

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 12m per day

This home provides 27% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 125

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 73.3%
Residents per day (avg) 103
Occupancy rate
73.3%
Residents per day (avg)
103

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

56% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11.7M
Profit
$481.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$11,655,170.00
Profit
$481,817.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
33.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.2M
Total costs $11.2M
Bed community size
125-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
92 / 125
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Jefferson

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015467

Ownership & operating entity

Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is administrated by Becky Stocker.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Post-Acute Rehab Therapy, Respite Care, Complex Care
Contact Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
2.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

11 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 08, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 13, 2021
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 13, 2021
Corrected

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Address 3.0 miles from city center

Address Trussville, AL 35173

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

160
Total Staff
122
Employees
38
Contractors
33,573
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 8 9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 11 9.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 67 7.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
117 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
25 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.7%
of total hours from contractors
2,595 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Feeding Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 67 0 67 14,933 91 100% 7.1
Medication Aide/Technician 27 0 27 7,649 91 100% 8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 11 0 11 3,988 91 100% 9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 1 4 1,397 72 79% 8.1
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 962 65 71% 8.1
Registered Nurse 8 0 8 846 65 71% 9
Physical Therapy Aide 0 6 6 778 71 78% 6.5
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 0 7 7 453 45 49% 4.6
Feeding Assistant 0 3 3 350 65 71% 3.4
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 307 36 40% 8.5
Dietitian 1 0 1 273 33 36% 8.3
Qualified Social Worker 0 5 5 236 44 48% 4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 229 27 30% 8.5
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 176 32 35% 5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 4 4 142 36 40% 3.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 6 6 117 42 46% 2.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 70 13 14% 5.4
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff 0 1 1 70 14 15% 5
Medical Director 0 1 1 65 13 14% 5
Other Physician 0 2 2 12 2 2% 5.8

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
94 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
16 residents (17%)
Medicaid
45 residents (47.9%)
Private pay or other
33 residents (35.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.7
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.9
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.0%
49% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.1%
13% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.7%
30% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.1%
35% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
7% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
13% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.3%
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.6%
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.3%
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
40% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.6%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Penalties and fines

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $47K
28% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 8
239% more fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $47K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 8, 2024
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

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Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

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Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

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AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.