Question 1

Where is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER located?

Accepted Answer

KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is located in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson).

Question 2

What is the rating for KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?

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KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with health inspections 4/5, staffing 4/5, and quality measures 1/5.

Question 3

Who operates KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?

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KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER is operated by PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT HOMES OF BIRMINGHAM, INC..

Question 4

Is KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Medicare or Medicaid certified?

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KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER appears in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare dataset, which only lists Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Confirm current certification on Medicare.gov Care Compare.

Question 5

How do I contact KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?

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You can look up contact details for KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER on Medicare.gov Care Compare. We do not publish phone numbers directly.

Question 6

How much does KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER cost?

Accepted Answer

KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER does not publish a public rate card. As a benchmark, the median monthly cost of a semi-private nursing home room in Alabama is about $6,920. Medicaid covers long-term care for those who qualify; Medicare pays only for short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. Request a written quote from the home for your specific room and care level.

Question 7

What should I ask when touring KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER?

Accepted Answer

Ask about nurse-to-resident ratios on each shift, use of agency staff, recent CMS inspection results, falls prevention, and whether the home is Medicaid-certified. Also request a written fee schedule and ask how often residents see a physician or nurse practitioner.

Room type	Alabama median	National median	Annual (Alabama)
Semi-private room	$6,920/mo	$8,669/mo	$83,040
Private room	$7,604/mo	$9,733/mo	$91,248

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