Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

Name: Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
Address: 119 WATTERSON PARKWAY, Trussville, AL, 35173, US
Telephone: 2056553226

119 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 · Jefferson County · 125 certified beds · avg 108 residents/day · certified since Aug 18, 2016

Part of chain: CAVALIER HEALTHCARE (4 facilities, chain avg rating 2.5★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$40,486

Fines, last 3 years

3.65

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 13, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
May 13, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Apr 11, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Apr 11, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Apr 11, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 3, 2018	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 3, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
May 3, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 3, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2018	4	F
2019	3	D
2021	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

6 fines totaling $40,486.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Feb 20, 2024	Fine	$4,938
Feb 12, 2024	Fine	$4,938
Jan 22, 2024	Fine	$14,434
Jan 8, 2024	Fine	$4,178
Jan 2, 2024	Fine	$3,529
Dec 11, 2023	Fine	$8,469

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.65	4.43	3.95	bottom 13% in Alabama; bottom 44% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.33	0.74	0.69	bottom 2% in Alabama; bottom 13% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.13	3.73	3.50	bottom 15% in Alabama; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.25	0.36	0.48	bottom 26% in Alabama; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	78.5	46.9	45.8	bottom 1% in Alabama; bottom 2% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	100.0	39.5	42.9	bottom 2% in Alabama; bottom 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.34, RN 0.31, weekend 2.87. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Hubbard, Brien	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/20/2023
Hubbard, Brien	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/20/2023
Hubbard, Brien	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/20/2023
Venezia, Nicolas	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2024
Venezia, Nicolas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	3.5 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
East Glen	3.7 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Kirkwood by the River	5.4 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	4/5
The Healthcare Center of Eastview	7.5 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
St Martin's in the Pines	8.7 mi	Irondale, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	9.1 mi	Birmingham, AL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Fair Haven	9.2 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Magnolia Ridge	11.2 mi	Gardendale, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit	12.4 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility	12.6 mi	Pell City, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015467.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville

119 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 · 2056553226

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $40,486

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015467 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)