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Kirkwood By The River

3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,418
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,306
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,295

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,097
  • Average State Price: $3,917
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Kirkwood By The River Description

    Kirkwood By The River is a large 60 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 4.3 miles outside the town of Irondale, Alabama. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 making it the 15th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.5
    Kirkwood By The River
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 77 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 15 out of 40 communities in Birmingham
  • Ranking in State: 201 out of 439 communities in AL
  • Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Residents express happiness with their living situation, citing friendly staff and neighbors.
    • Memory Care Facility receives praise for making residents happy.
    • Several reviewers commend the cleanliness, friendliness, and overall environment of the place.
    • Long-term staff members recommend the facility for loved ones, highlighting great caregivers.
    • Independent and Assisted Living services are appreciated for their attentive care, activities, and nice rooms with balconies.
    • Staff and residents are described as very friendly and caring, creating a family-like atmosphere.
    • Special mention of the activities director's kindness in sending comics to a former resident.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some complaints about unprofessional behavior and difficulty in reaching staff during emergencies.
    • A former nurse criticizes the care in the Memory Care unit, mentioning neglect in basic needs and training issues.
    • Concerns about the care quality in Skilled Nursing, with one reviewer unhappy with the care their loved one received.
    • Visitor parking is described as difficult.
    • One reviewer shares a negative experience with the Memory Unit, including poor conditions and inadequate staff training.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • Some reviewers highlight the importance of focusing on positivity amidst challenges.
    • Facility aesthetics are generally praised, though some concerns are raised about staff quality and resident care.


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    Health

    24-hour professional staff

    Medication administration

    Individualized care plans

    On-site visits with a physician, podiatrist, and therapy services

    24-hour nursing staff

    A comprehensive program of therapeutic activities designed to enhance memory building and promote stimulation


    Services

    Bathing assistance up to three times a week

    Minimal assistance with dressing, shaving, hair and nail care, oral hygiene and help in matters involving personal safety

    Personal correspondence assistance

    Mail delivery to your suite

    Caregiver Services

    Medication reminders


    Activities

    Scheduled recreational and social activities designed to meet the needs and interests of our residents

    A comprehensive program of therapeutic activities designed to enhance memory building and promote stimulation

    Daily activities

    Regularly scheduled exercise classes

    Full-time chaplain with weekly Bible studies and worship services

    Scheduled recreational and social activities


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping

    Complimentary use of laundry rooms

    Laundry service for all bed linens

    Personal laundry service

    All utilities except telephone service

    Expanded basic cable included


    Room Amenities

    Emergency call system

    Patio or balcony for each apartment

    Emergency call system in each apartment

    Climate controlled storage unit


    Dining

    Three meals served daily

    Nutritious meals

    Preparation of special diets as recommended by physician

    Nutritional supplements and thickened liquids provided when ordered by a physician

    Three meals a day in a homelike dining room setting

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner served in an elegant dining room


    Transportation

    Transportation to routine medical and dental appointments

    Scheduled transportation to medical appointments, shopping centers and cultural events

    Scheduled personal transportation



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 8, 2006
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 61
    Total current residents: 39
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 1
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 D Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 E Smoke Deficiencies Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    2021-10-13 2021-11-08 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2019-04-03 2019-05-07 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2019-04-03 2019-05-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-03-28 2018-04-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-03-28 2018-04-04 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-10-07 2021-11-11 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-05-26 2022-06-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-03-28 2019-05-02 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-03-28 2019-05-02 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-03-22 2018-04-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2018-03-22 2018-04-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-03-22 2018-04-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    2018-03-22 2018-04-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-03-22 2018-04-24 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Irondale which is 4.3 miles away and has a population of 12,423 (small town).
    • The average income is $67,138, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 46
      • Average Temperature: 66.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 170 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 191 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 6.15% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.84% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 71% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 23% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.23 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.61 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 89.0, Moderate Days 91.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    4.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    5.1 miles away
    Winn-Dixie
    5.2 miles away
    Village Market
    5.5 miles away
    Meat Depot
    5.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Montevallo Rd
    4.9 miles away
    NW Corner of Crestwood Blvd & Ludington Ln
    4.9 miles away
    NE Corner of Crestwood Blvd & Elder St
    5.0 miles away
    SE Corner of Oporto Madrid Blvd & Sunrise Dr
    5.0 miles away
    NW Corner of Oporto Madrid Blvd S & Sunrise Dr
    5.0 miles away

    Banks

    Cadence
    3.9 miles away
    PNC Bank
    4.4 miles away
    America's First Federal Credit Union
    4.7 miles away
    Pinnacle Bank
    5.0 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    5.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    St. Vincent's East
    4.1 miles away
    Hill Crest Behavioral Health Center
    5.6 miles away
    Grandview Medical Center
    8.9 miles away
    Saint Vincent's Birmingham
    9.1 miles away
    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    9.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    5.0 miles away
    Walgreens
    5.0 miles away
    Carroll Pharmacy
    5.7 miles away
    Christ Health Pharmacy
    6.7 miles away
    Health Mart
    7.5 miles away

    Dentists

    J.R. Millington Dentistry
    5.2 miles away
    Cahaba Dental
    5.7 miles away
    Trussville Pediatric Dentistry
    5.7 miles away
    Great Smiles Orthodontics
    5.8 miles away
    Clark Holmes Smith Oral Facial Surgery
    5.9 miles away

    Parks

    Ruffner Mountain
    3.3 miles away
    Beacon Park
    3.6 miles away
    Irondale Municipal Park
    3.7 miles away
    Flora Johnston Nature Park
    4.0 miles away
    Leeds City Park
    4.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
    10.7 miles away

    Shopping

    The Shops of Grand River
    2.1 miles away
    Tutwiler Farm
    4.2 miles away
    Pinncale Shopping center
    4.3 miles away
    Walmart Trussvill Crossings
    6.7 miles away
    Grocery Outlet
    10.8 miles away

    Culture

    Studio By the Tracks
    4.2 miles away
    ACTA Theater
    6.2 miles away
    Workplay
    9.7 miles away
    Iron City
    9.8 miles away
    Alabama Theatre
    10.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Hooters
    3.8 miles away
    Waffle House
    4.0 miles away
    El Cazador
    4.0 miles away
    Jim N Nick's BBQ
    4.2 miles away
    Chili's
    4.3 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 60 total beds.

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