Public Record
Kirkwood by the River
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 61
- Avg. residents per day
- 55.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 19
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2021-10-07
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Citations
19 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0659Generalpotential for harm
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection8 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
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- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Kirkwood by the River?
- Kirkwood by the River is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Birmingham, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015457.
- What is the CMS rating for Kirkwood by the River?
- Kirkwood by the River has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Kirkwood by the River have?
- Kirkwood by the River is certified for 61 beds. It serves an average of 55.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Kirkwood by the River have?
- Kirkwood by the River has 19 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Kirkwood by the River last inspected?
- Kirkwood by the River was last inspected on October 7, 2021. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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