Kirkwood by the River

Nursing Home · Birmingham, AL

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number015457

Contact & location

3605 Ratliff Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
Jefferson County
Phone
(205) 956-2184
ZIP code
35210 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
61
Residents per day
54.2 (89% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Presbyterian Retirement Homes of Birmingham, INC.
Medicare certified since
September 8, 2006
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
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Registered nurses (RN)
—
Licensed practical nurses
—
Nurse aides
—
Weekend total
—
Nursing staff turnover
35.8 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 7, 2021
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
8 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2021-10-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-11-11
2019-03-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-02
2019-03-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-02
2018-03-22 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-04-24
2018-03-22 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-04-24
2018-03-22 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-04-24
2018-03-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-04-24
2018-03-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2018-04-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Burchfield, Jeffrey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Chad (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Adeeb (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Widman, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brunstad, Margaret (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Carter, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Higgins, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Snow, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Burchfield, Jeffrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Thomas, Adeeb (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Kirkwood by the River?

Kirkwood by the River has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.

How many beds does Kirkwood by the River have?

It has 61 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.

Has Kirkwood by the River been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Kirkwood by the River?

(205) 956-2184. The facility is located at 3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.