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Kirkwood By The River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
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Kirkwood By The River Description
Kirkwood by the River, a Life Plan Community with natural beauty and maintenance-free amenities, is where all of life’s priorities come together…family, friendship, independence, and health. Everything you need for your peace of mind and financial and personal security.
Kirkwood, ideally located on 120 acres of forested land along the Cahaba River, began as a nonprofit created by the Independent Presbyterian Church to offer continuing care retirement to seniors in the Birmingham area. This spirit continues today and is evident in all offered levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-term Rehabilitation.
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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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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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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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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 awayWalmart Supercenter
5.1 miles awayWinn-Dixie
5.2 miles awayVillage Market
5.5 miles awayMeat Depot
5.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Montevallo Rd
4.9 miles awayNW Corner of Crestwood Blvd & Ludington Ln
4.9 miles awayNE Corner of Crestwood Blvd & Elder St
5.0 miles awaySE Corner of Oporto Madrid Blvd & Sunrise Dr
5.0 miles awayNW Corner of Oporto Madrid Blvd S & Sunrise Dr
5.0 miles awayBanks
Cadence
3.9 miles awayPNC Bank
4.4 miles awayAmerica's First Federal Credit Union
4.7 miles awayPinnacle Bank
5.0 miles awayWells Fargo
5.0 miles awayHospitals
St. Vincent's East
4.1 miles awayHill Crest Behavioral Health Center
5.6 miles awayGrandview Medical Center
8.9 miles awaySaint Vincent's Birmingham
9.1 miles awayBrookwood Baptist Medical Center
9.7 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
5.0 miles awayWalgreens
5.0 miles awayCarroll Pharmacy
5.7 miles awayChrist Health Pharmacy
6.7 miles awayHealth Mart
7.5 miles awayDentists
J.R. Millington Dentistry
5.2 miles awayCahaba Dental
5.7 miles awayTrussville Pediatric Dentistry
5.7 miles awayGreat Smiles Orthodontics
5.8 miles awayClark Holmes Smith Oral Facial Surgery
5.9 miles awayParks
Ruffner Mountain
3.3 miles awayBeacon Park
3.6 miles awayIrondale Municipal Park
3.7 miles awayFlora Johnston Nature Park
4.0 miles awayLeeds City Park
4.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
10.7 miles awayShopping
The Shops of Grand River
2.1 miles awayTutwiler Farm
4.2 miles awayPinncale Shopping center
4.3 miles awayWalmart Trussvill Crossings
6.7 miles awayGrocery Outlet
10.8 miles awayCulture
Studio By the Tracks
4.2 miles awayACTA Theater
6.2 miles awayWorkplay
9.7 miles awayIron City
9.8 miles awayAlabama Theatre
10.3 miles awayRestaurants
Hooters
3.8 miles awayWaffle House
4.0 miles awayEl Cazador
4.0 miles awayJim N Nick's BBQ
4.2 miles awayChili's
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