CAverage · score 50/100 · #103 of 224 in Alabama
Kirkwood By The River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · 61 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4)above median
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Kirkwood By The River is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Alabama nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 61 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Kirkwood By The River at a Glance
C
50/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ).
–Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 4.
73<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
17<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
59<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Alabama, medium facilities · CMS record 015457 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
Phone2059562184
CountyJefferson
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds61
AcceptsMedicare
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.