PlainNursing
CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama

2400 Hospital Drive, Northport, AL 35476

Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama, a 75-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Northport, AL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #68 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Phone: 2053308412

Build a private shortlist as you compare, saved on this device, no account needed.

Subscribe to CMS updates for this home (RSS) for inspection findings and Care Compare snapshot refreshes, no email.

4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#68 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
4.25
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
6
Inspection findings

The verdict

Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama, a 75-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Northport, AL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #68 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#68 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
4.25
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
6
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 224 AL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
015465
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
75
Residents
72
In Hospital
No
County
Tuscaloosa
Last Inspection
May 19, 2022

Staffing Data

How the 4.25 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.81 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.09
CNA Hours
2.35
Total Nursing Hours
4.25 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
57.6%
RN Turnover
55.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama ranks #68 of 223 rated nursing homes in AL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama operates 75 certified beds in Northport, AL with approximately 72 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 6 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.25 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.81 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 57.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (6 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2019 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2019 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2019 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2019

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2019 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2019

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 11, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 15, 2019

C - Widespread - No harm Jun 7, 2018 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 42.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 96.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 91.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The AL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AL registry
  • Peer homes near 75 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama?
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama rank among nursing homes in AL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama ranks 68th among 223 rated nursing homes in AL (#68 of 223). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama?
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama reports 4.25 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.81 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 57.6%.
How many beds does Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama have?
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama has 75 certified beds with approximately 72 residents. The facility is located at 2400 Hospital Drive, Northport, AL 35476.
Does Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama has 6 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama received any fines or penalties?
No, Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama?
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama was on May 19, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama?
Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

Found this useful? Share Aspire Physical Recovery Center of West Alabama's record.