KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER
3605 RATLIFF ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
At or above the 2024 benchmark — above average inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.59 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
8
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
0
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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65/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
8 deficiencies found. 8 corrected. None involved actual harm.
Most recent inspection (October 7, 2021)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 11, 2021
Inspection cycle 2 (March 28, 2019)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 2, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 2, 2019
Inspection cycle 3 (March 22, 2018)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2018
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2018
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 24, 2018
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