KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BIRMINGHAM, Alabama)

3605 RATLIFF ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, Alabama 35210

Phone: 2059562184

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

54.3

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Provider Type

Medicare

County

Jefferson

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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Overall3/5

Health4/5

Staffing1/5

Quality2/5

Metric	This Facility	Alabama Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.00	0.66	-0.66
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	0.00	3.90	-3.90
CMS Staffing Rating	1/5	3.7/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	42.4%	46.8%	-

8 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2021-10-07	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-28	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-28	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

11 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2021-10-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	Egress Deficiencies	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-10-07	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-28	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-03-28	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Smoke Deficiencies	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-03-22	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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