KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER
Nursing home in Birmingham, AL
📍 3605 RATLIFF ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 3 / 5 Inspection: 4 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 1 / 5 Beds: 61 Provider Type: Medicare
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Overview
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Birmingham, AL with 61 certified beds.
Reported performance includes overall CMS rating of 3 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 4 / 5, quality measures rated 1 / 5.
Facility profile details include ownership listed as Non profit - Corporation, provider type listed as Medicare, resident and family council status: Resident council listed.
Families in Birmingham often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER a Good Nursing Home?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5. This places the facility near the middle of the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 4 / 5, quality measures are 1 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 4 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 1 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 1 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 1 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 8.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 015457
Address: 3605 RATLIFF ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
County / Parish: Jefferson
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare
Certified Beds: 61
Average Residents Per Day: 51.9
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.585
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.362
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.585, LPN hours: 1.362.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 50.6%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 0.0%
City: Birmingham
State: AL
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 51.9, total nursing staff turnover: 50.6%, registered nurse turnover: 0.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5.
How many beds does KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER have?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has 61 certified beds.
Is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is listed as Medicare.
Where is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER located?
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is located at 3605 RATLIFF ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210.
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