Kirkwood by the River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · (205) 956-2184
Non profit - Corporation · 61 certified beds
Kirkwood by the River has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2021, found 1 citation (the Alabama average is 4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 7, 2021 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 7, 2021 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 61 |
| Average residents per day | 54.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Birmingham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Riverchase Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- East Glen Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Fair Haven Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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