3605 RATLIFF ROAD · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35210
2059562184 · Non profit - Corporation
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 4.7075 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has RN staffing of 0.5932 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 0.81 HPRD above the national average.
Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 12.58% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (4.09% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.
Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter
Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD
Compare with other nursing homes in the area
| Facility | Distance | Grade | Total HPRD | RN HPRD | CMS Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER ★ BIRMINGHAM · This facility | — | B | 4.7075 | 0.5932 | ★★★☆☆ |
| EAST GLEN BIRMINGHAM | 3.9 mi | B | 3.6777 | 0.5757 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES IRONDALE | 4.6 mi | B | 4.2371 | 0.5607 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER BIRMINGHAM | 5 mi | B | 3.8975 | 0.66 | ★★★☆☆ |
| FAIR HAVEN BIRMINGHAM | 5.2 mi | C | 4.0753 | 0.509 | ★★★☆☆ |
| BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST BIRMINGHAM | 6.7 mi | F | 2.4838 | 0.316 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first
Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov
Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.