Nursing homeActive
Kirkwood By The River
3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, AL 35210205956218461 certified beds · 54 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare
Surveys on file
3
since 2018
Deficiencies
8
● 0● 8● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2021-10-07
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 4
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Alabama Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-07 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-03-28 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2018-03-22 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Alabama Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-11Record 015457-20211007-F880
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-02Record 015457-20190328-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-05-02Record 015457-20190328-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-04-24Record 015457-20180322-F550
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-04-24Record 015457-20180322-F658
F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-04-24Record 015457-20180322-F659
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-04-24Record 015457-20180322-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-04-24Record 015457-20180322-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerTotal nursing staff turnover36%
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.7% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 39.0% | 21.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.0% | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 40.0% | 24.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burchfield, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Adeeb Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brunstad, Margaret Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burchfield, Jeffrey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Chad Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Carter, Chad Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Higgins, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snow, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thomas, Adeeb Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Widman, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Alabama.
No county cost figures on file for Jefferson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Glen Birmingham | 3.9 mi | 2023-03-16 | 000 |
| Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville Trussville | 5.4 mi | 2021-05-13 | 000 |
| St Martin's In The Pines Irondale | 4.6 mi | 2025-07-18 | 021 |
| The Healthcare Center Of Eastview Birmingham | 5.0 mi | 2024-05-16 | 050 |
| Fair Haven Birmingham | 5.2 mi | 2021-06-17 | 000 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |