The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Medicare-certified · 61 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Kirkwood by the River in Birmingham has an overall 3 out of 5 stars, with a strong health inspection rating of 4 stars but low staffing at 1 star and quality measures at 2 stars. It had no fines in the last 24 months, though recent citations included food safety, infection control, and resident rights issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 7, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—40.9%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.3%1.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%4.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%3.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%13%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.3%44.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.9%12.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited March 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide care by qualified staff as directed in each resident’s care plan. Cited March 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 659 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 54.2 residents on an average day (89% of 61 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 20 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.