Kirkwood By The River

3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham AL, 35210


Resident Review Score
8.2
|
Loved

Starting price

$3,500

For this area
$$$

A Kirkwood By The River is a nursing home in Birmingham, AL, with 0 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. Please note that this nursing facility is located in a hospital. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option.Kirkwood By The River offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $2,462 and range up to $6,051. The average price in the community is $4,256, which is higher than the average cost of nursing homes in the area of $4,125. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional services may increase the cost of care.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 5.3 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 6.1 hours with licensed nurses (1.0 by an RN and 0.7 by an LPN) and 2.0 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available, but some can accommodate residents' dietary requirements. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a variety of activities, including arts & crafts and clubs & communities. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 11 hospitals within 25 miles of Kirkwood By The River. The two closest hospitals are St Vincent'S East which is 4.3 miles away and Grandview Medical Center which is 8.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 4.0, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.0.

Some of the key amenities available at Kirkwood By The River are:

  • Activity Center
  • Beauty & Barber
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Pool

Welcome to Kirkwood By The River, a nursing home community located in Birmingham, Alabama. Kirkwood By The River also offers other services at this location including continuing care retirement community and assisted living. The cost of the nursing-homes community at Kirkwood By The River starts at a monthly rate of $1,500 to $6,750. There may be some additional services that could increase the cost of care, depending on the services that you may need. This community allows residents to have pets. It's always a good idea to check when you visit the community to see if your pet will be allowed. .

There are 11 hospitals within 25 miles of Kirkwood By The River. The two closest hospitals are St Vincent'S East which is 4.3 miles away and Grandview Medical Center which is 9.0 miles away.

Some of the key amenities available at Kirkwood By The River are:

  • Beauty & Barber
  • Pool
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(205) 956-2184

Room Pricing
independent-living
Two BedroomStarting at$4,700
One BedroomStarting at$4,200
assisted-living
One BedroomStarting at$3,600
memory-care
StudioStarting at$3,500

Personal Care Add-Ons

This community offers a range of care levels depending on the customized needs of each resident.

Services Package Price Range:Varies
Meals
Housekeeping
Laundry
Medication Assistance
Personal Care Assistance

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Resident Review Score
8.2
|
Loved
#2 in Birmingham, AL

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved37
Loved5
Good3
Average2
Below Average8

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered much praise from residents, their families, and even staff for its clean facilities, attentive and kind staff, and the family-like atmosphere it fosters. Many reviews highlight the loving and caring environment, often mentioning the staff's genuine interest in the well-being of residents. From thoughtful gestures like sending comics to former residents to ensure they feel remembered and valued, to the hands-on approach of activities directors making a tangible difference in residents' lives, the stories shared paint a picture of a community deeply dedicated to its residents. The serene setting by the river and the variety of activities available, from Chair Yoga to bible studies, also received special mention, contributing to residents' quality of life. The careful attention to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for both the independent living and higher care levels indicates a comprehensive approach to resident satisfaction and well-being.
However, the positive experiences were not without their drawbacks. Some reviews pointed to concerns over the level of care provided, particularly in the memory care and skilled nursing facets, urging family members to make frequent visits to ensure their loved ones' needs are fully met. Issues such as ensuring residents are eating properly and not being left with inadequate care at night were mentioned. Although these concerns are notable, they are not reflective of the community's overall sentiment, which leans heavily towards a positive and enriching experience for residents and their families. Complaints about the logistics like visitor parking and the readability of the facility's layout were mentioned but were not a pervasive theme across the feedback. Despite these concerns, the overwhelming majority of contributors share a deep appreciation for the sense of community, the quality of care, and the beautiful environment that this community provides.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Kirkwood By The River


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

61

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

5

health inspection

4

quality

4

staff

5

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

0

amount of fines

$0

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

3

total nurse hours

6

weekend nurse hours

5

weekend rn hours

1

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

48

registered nurses

20

administrators who left

0

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    15457

  • Provider SSA county code

    360

  • Certification

    Medicare

  • Medicaid start date

    September 08, 2006

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    Yes

Amenities

Kirkwood By The River


Beauty & Barber
Activity Center
Pool
Clubs & Communities
Outdoor Areas

Complaints


0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Total Complaints Reported

6 Health Standard Deficiencies

6 Total Deficiencies Reported

Dining & Nutrition


All-day Dining

BBQs or Picnics

Gluten-free

Guest Meals

International Cuisine

Kosher Available

Low / No Sodium

Meals Provided

No Sugar

Professional Chef

Vegan

Vegetarian Available

Diet Modifications/Managements

Food - Set Menu

Snacks Available

Accommodations


Wheelchair Accessible Showers

WiFi/High-speed Internet

Independent Temperature Controls

Internet Access

Kitchenette

Air Conditioned

Balcony, Terrace or Patio

Cable

Cable of Satellite TV

Cats Allowed

Computer or Media Center

Deck

Handicap Accessible

Landscaped Grounds

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Outdoor Walking Paths

Parking

Private Bathroom

Resident Parking

Can Paint/Decorate Room

Furnished

Occupancy


56 Current Occupants

61 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activities Off-site

Activity Centre

Allowed In Private Areas Indoors

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Day Trips and Outings

Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning

Exercise Room

Fitness Center

Fitness Programs

Game Room

Holiday Parties

Intergenerational Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Movie Room

Swimming Pool

Social Outings

Tai Chi

Wine Tasting

Care


Ambulatory Care

Assisted Living

Hospice

Hospice Care

Incontinence Care

Independent Living

Massage Therapist

Medication Management

Memory Care

Nurse

Nurses

Occupational Therapist

Offers Continuing Care

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Optometrist

Pet-focused Programs

Physical Therapist

Podiatrist

Speech Therapy

Wellness Center

Accepts Psychiatric Issues

Podiatry

Services


Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Barber Shop

Complimentary Transportation

Housekeeping

Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Transportation At Cost

Transportation

Housekeeping for IL

Laundry for IL

Med Mgmt Monitoring for IL

Monthly Meal Plan for IL

Pets Allowed

Barber/Beauty Shop

Communal Gardens

On-Site Religious Services

Smoking Allowed Outside

Wheelchair Accessible

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare

Medicare Participant Since 09/08/2006

Pet Friendly

Religious Activities

Neighborhood


Nearby Shopping

Safety


Secured Community

Hospitals


St. Vincent'S East

50 Medical Park East Drive

Distance: 4.3 miles

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

6869 Fifth Avenue, South

Distance: 5.7 miles

Select Specialty Hospital-Birmingham

800 Montclair Road

Distance: 6.8 miles

Churches


Zamora Shrine Center

3521 Ratliff Road, Irondale

Distance: 0.7 miles

New Life Evangelistic Worship

5301 U.S. 78, Birmingham

Distance: 0.8 miles

Indep Pentecostal Holiness Church

920 Grandview Street, Irondale

Distance: 0.8 miles

Resident Review Score
5.3
|
Average
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