Kirkwood by the River
3605 Ratliff Road · Birmingham, AL · 35210 · 2059562184
61 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 11, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 24, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 24, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected April 24, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 24, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 22, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2018 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015457 · certified since September 8, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.