KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER — Nursing Home in BIRMINGHAM, AL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 61 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 48.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015457 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.12 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.65 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (October 7, 2021).
Inspection Findings — October 7, 2021
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — November 11, 2021
Kirkwood by the River is a 61-bed nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident day, above the Alabama average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in October 2021, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
Stronger-than-average nurse staffing is a clear plus, suggesting more hands on deck for day-to-day care. You should ask what specific steps the facility has taken to address the recent infection-prevention citation and food-safety concerns to make sure those problems have been resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER's CMS star rating?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER reports 5.11646 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER have?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has 61 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- EAST GLEN — 2/5 — 3.9 mi
- ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES — 1/5 — 4.6 mi
- EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER — 3/5 — 5.0 mi
- FAIR HAVEN — 3/5 — 5.2 mi
- CAVALIER HEALTHCARE OF TRUSSVILLE — 2/5 — 5.4 mi
- BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST — 2/5 — 6.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.