Kirkwood by the River is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County, with 61 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3741 for 61 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate Kirkwood by the River?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Kirkwood by the River, with 4 stars for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 61 / 54.3 |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | None listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | September 8, 2006 |
| ADPH license | N3741, 61 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Jeff Burchfield |
Its average daily census of about 54 fills roughly 89% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of Kirkwood by the River find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated October 7, 2021, produced 1 health deficiencies for Kirkwood by the River: 1 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey March 28, 2019) recorded 2. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Kirkwood by the River at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Kirkwood by the River?
CMS does not publish reported staffing hours for Kirkwood by the River in this release.
Total nursing turnover is 42.4% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 33.3%.
How does Kirkwood by the River compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is East Glen in Birmingham, about 3.9 miles away, which CMS rates 3 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Glen | 3.9 | 108 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| St. Martins in the Pines | 4.6 | 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| The Health Center of Eastview | 5.0 | 90 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Fair Haven | 5.2 | 259 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | 5.4 | 125 | 3 of 5 | 2 |
Where in Birmingham is Kirkwood by the River?
Kirkwood by the River sits at 3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham 35210; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB St. Vincent's East, about 5.2 miles away.
Assisted living on the same campus: Kirkwood by the River (Congregate ALF); Kirkwood by the River Specialty Care (Congregate SCALF).
The long-term care ombudsman for Jefferson County works out of United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) ((205) 458-3330); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What should families ask Kirkwood by the River?
Use the data: ask to see the full October 7, 2021 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 89% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Kirkwood by the River accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
