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Kirkwood by the River

3605 Ratliff Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35210

Rural
Access to City
Kirkwood by the River, a Life Plan Community with natural beauty and maintenance-free amenities, is where all of life’s priorities come together…family, friendship, independence, and health. Everything you need for your peace of mind and financial and personal security. Kirkwood, ideally located on 120 acres of forested land along the Cahaba River, began as a nonprofit created by the Independent Presbyterian Church to offer continuing care retirement to seniors in the Birmingham area. This spirit continues today and is evident in all offered levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Short-term Rehabilitation. Kirkwood by the River proudly offers the full continuum of care. That means you will experience the unique peace of mind that comes from having a plan as you transition through the stages of retirement. As a life plan community, our primary focus is on helping our residents live independently and fully, on their own terms. Living at Kirkwood allows you to enjoy your retirement with confidence. Enjoy the benefits of living in an active and secure environment without the stress and hassles of home maintenance or repairs. Our apartments offer beautiful views and sounds of surrounding woods and river. Housekeeping services and nutritious meals in our dining room make you feel like you are staying at a resort. Kirkwood is the perfect setting for leading an active and independent retirement. Fill your days with fitness classes, lectures and guest speakers, worship services, restaurant-style dining, performances from local creatives and students, outings to Birmingham-area attractions, and more. Our spacious and customizable apartments offer incredible views from your balcony or patio of either the wooded areas along the river or our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Skilled Nursing

Accommodations

Here you will find the pricing summary and layouts available at this community

Apartment/Condo

1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
3 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms

The Evergreen

Apartment/Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
Dishwasher
The Evergreen  floorplan image

The Magnolia w

Apartment/Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
642 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
The Magnolia w floorplan image

The Magnolia with Den

Apartment/Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1200 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
private den
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
Dishwasher
The Magnolia with Den floorplan image

The Magnolia

Apartment/Condo
1 Bed
1 Bath
1200 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
Dishwasher
The Magnolia floorplan image

The Chestnut

Apartment/Condo
2 Bed
2 Bath
800 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Bath/Shower Combination
Dishwasher
The Chestnut floorplan image

The Hickory

Apartment/Condo
2 Bed
2 Bath
921 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
Dishwasher
The Hickory  floorplan image

The Maple

Apartment/Condo
2 Bed
2 Bath
1002 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
The Maple floorplan image

The Sycamore

Apartment/Condo
3 Bed
2 Bath
1285 ft²
Full Kitchen
Individually Controlled Thermostats
Walk-In Closets
Bath/Shower Combination
The Sycamore floorplan image

Amenities

Amenities represent the 'bones' of a community: the rooms, facilities, features and infrastructure meant to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

Social

Game Rooms >
Fireplaces >
Music Rooms >
Movie Theatres >
Arts & Crafts Rooms >
Gardening Beds & Greenhouses >
Libraries >
Classrooms & Lecture Halls >

Fitness

Gyms >
Bowling Alley >
Paths & Trails >
Bocce Ball Courts >

Spiritual

On Site Spiritual Facilities >

More

Parking >
Storage >
Private Kitchen >
Private Dining Room >
Indoor Climate Controlled Walkways >

Services

Staff and visiting professionals offer a variety of services to make residents lives easier, though some may come with an additional cost or be subject to availability.

General Services

WiFi >
Spa Services >
Laundry >
Cable TV >
Cleaning >
Salon Services >
Concierge >

Transportation

Shuttle >

Security

Emergency Alert Pendants >

Activities

Activity calendars speak volumes about the culture of a community. Learn what opportunities there are to socialize, stay fit, be creative, stay engaged, grow spiritually, and more.

Social

Clubs >
Music >
Games >
Culinary >
Organized Trips >
Arts and Crafts >
Movies & Film Screenings >

Fitness

Fitness Class >

Learning

On Site Lectures >

Dining

Here you will find the style of dining offered at the community, as well as the types of diets they can accommodate. If you have special restrictions, contact us to find out more.

Dining Services

Dietary Accommodations >

Dining Facilities

On Site Grocery Store / Mart >

Primary Restaurant
Restaurant Style Dining

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