About Kirkwood By The River
Nursing home overview and details
Kirkwood By The River is an nursing home in Birmingham, AL, serving Jefferson County and the surrounding community. The facility has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.2 residents.
Kirkwood By The River has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 2006, bringing 20 years of experience in long-term care. It operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care from independent living to skilled nursing, allowing residents to age in place.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Birmingham, AL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Kirkwood By The River has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Poor
Staffing
Very Good
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Kirkwood By The River provides 4.59 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.59 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 39.3%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 16.7%. Weekend staffing averages 4.14 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Kirkwood By The River has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Kirkwood By The River
What is the CMS rating for Kirkwood By The River?
Kirkwood By The River has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Kirkwood By The River have?
Kirkwood By The River has 61 certified beds with an average daily census of 55.2 residents.
What type of facility is Kirkwood By The River?
Kirkwood By The River is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Jefferson County in Birmingham, AL.
How many doctors practice at Kirkwood By The River?
1 physicians are affiliated with Kirkwood By The River. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Kirkwood By The River have any safety concerns?
Kirkwood By The River has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·