Kirkwood by the River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
Kirkwood by the River is a nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (205) 956-2184
- Last standard health inspection
- October 7, 2021 (5 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 61
- Residents per day, on average
- 54.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Presbyterian Retirement Homes of Birmingham, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Alabama average (8 vs 10).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 7, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2021.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2018.
7 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 7, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2021.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 28, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2019.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 28, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2019.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2018.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 22, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2018.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2018.
Citation F0659. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2018.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2018.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2018.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 22, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2018.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2018.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BURCHFIELD, JEFFREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2013
- THOMAS, ADEEBOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2020
Questions
When was Kirkwood by the River last inspected?
CMS lists October 7, 2021 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Kirkwood by the River have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since March 22, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Kirkwood by the River been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Kirkwood by the River?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Kirkwood by the River a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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