Columbiana, AL · 63 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbiana.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
119 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 · Jefferson County
At Cavalier Healthcare, we are dedicated to providing unmatched quality in skilled nursing, staff support, and community life for our long-term residential and rehabilitation patients.
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (122 of 125 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Trussville
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Trussville, AL, with 125 certified beds and an average of about 122 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cavalier Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.91 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.16 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 69.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 7 federal fines totaling $42,603 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.91 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (69.5%)
- •$42,603 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Trussville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 125
- Avg. residents/day
- 122
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Cavalier Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015467
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,990–$9,670/mo (median $8,600) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Birmingham prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.91
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.16
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 69.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- 7 ($42,603)
- Total penalties
- 7
- Last standard survey
- 2021-05-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2023-06-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2023-06-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2021-05-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2021-05-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2019-04-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2019-04-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2019-04-11Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018-05-03Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,434 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,178 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $3,529 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $8,469 |
| 2023-06-26 | Fine | $2,117 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
119 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
We aggregate ratings across Google, Yelp, and verified families — and link back to every source so you can read more.
Verified family reviews
No verified family reviews yet for Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville.
Have a loved one here, or recently toured? Help other families by sharing your experience — we verify every review before it's published.
Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville
How much does Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville cost?
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Trussville, AL area typically runs $7,990–$9,670 per month (median $8,600, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville?
Staff provide about 2.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 69.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville?
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2021-05-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville have availability?
Typically 97% full (122 of 125 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville offer?
Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville in Trussville, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 125 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Birmingham.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
- 4Hold a spotMost communities hold a residence with a small refundable deposit while you decide.
Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
Other top communities in Birmingham, AL
TLC Nursing Center
Scout 79Oneonta, AL · 103 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oneonta.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →Hatley Health Care INC
Scout 75Clanton, AL · 201 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Clanton.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
View full evaluation →