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www.kirkwoodbytheriver.com Issue No. 5 | Summer 2021
The Seasons
at Kirkwood by the River
Issue No. 5 | Summer 2021
Vision for Kirkwood and beautiful environment, and that concept still
defines Kirkwood today. Every person that calls
Coming to Life Kirkwood “home” is attracted to the 120 beautiful
acres that surround our community. We pride
ourselves on quality of care and set high expectations
on meeting the needs of every resident. Offering
all levels of care allows us the opportunity to grant
you true peace of mind, knowing that regardless of
what your future needs may be, Kirkwood can meet
those needs right here on this campus.
As the world continues to change and evolve, so
do the desires of the next generation of seniors.
Research, and our firsthand knowledge, prove that
those moving to a retirement community are
interested in wellness programs, more social
gathering spaces, activities with friends and family,
outdoor programs and walkability, unique dining
experiences, entertainment, more choices,
and flexibility.
The early vision for Kirkwood was to establish a With that being said, we are excited to announce
comprehensive facility for seniors to live out their that we are moving forward with an ambitious
lives in security and comfort. The original board repositioning and expansion plan! We have spent
of directors created a concept that provided housing years planning and preparing for this project and
as well as care and support services in a caring we are thankful to be able to break ground.
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Cadence Banks has provided the financing to will have a new direct entrance and parking for
proceed with this state-of-the-art project. Our visitors. This renovation will also include an Groundbreaking
talented team of professionals includes KPS, outdoor porch and new lobby with receptionist. Ceremony Celebrates
Brasfield and Gorrie, TPD, Stewart Perry Sixteen private rooms will be moved to the
Construction and Good Brand Company. We second floor, which will allow us to convert 32 Kirkwood’s Future
are so grateful to have such an all-star team of semi-private beds into an additional 16 private
individuals committed to the future of Kirkwood. rooms and 14 semi-private rooms on the first
floor. Residents who are staying at Kirkwood for
This world-class project will kickoff with the short term rehabilitation will be in a community
groundbreaking of our new Cedar Ridge at designated only for individuals needing therapy Our new independent living neighborhood,
Kirkwood neighborhood. These single-family services, complete with a new therapy gym. The Cedar Ridge at Kirkwood, will feature charming,
independent living homes will offer the finest renovation will include new dining and activities cottage-style homes ideally situated in the heart
in “modern mountain living.”Kirkwood will spaces for both levels of Skilled Nursing and of our 120-acre campus. This natural, wooded,
enhance our dining services with The Overlook updates throughout. retreat-like setting along the Cahaba River will
Cafe in the main living area featuring a new offer the finest in “modern mountain living,” with
outside dining space with a lovely vantage point Our hope and prayer is to create a destination the serenity that accompanies having a plan for
above the river. Tree Top Pub will be a billiards retirement community, a place where individuals any future healthcare needs.
room and bar where residents can meet friends dream of moving to where they can enjoy a
and also enjoy views of the Cahaba River. Our carefree lifestyle with old and new friends. We Our first phase will consist of 18 single-family
current dining room will be renovated and hope that you will join us as we embark upon a residences. These two-bedroom cottage-style
also rebranded. Kirkwood’s entrance will be wonderful future for the residents of Kirkwood homes will feature open floor plans, natural
modernized to create a place where all residents by the River and continue the mission and vision light, a porch or patio for enjoying the wooded
can socialize and connect. that the members of Independent Presbyterian campus, and the option of adding a fireplace
Church started over 70 years ago. independent living residents are not only free Our Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday,
Our expansion plan also includes a brand new, from the hassles of home maintenance, including June 4, was a huge success. We hosted members
state-of-the-art Assisted Living and Memory repairs and yard work, but free from the worry from our board of directors, representatives
Care Assisted Living building decorated with of how to plan for the future. Now taking priority from Independent Presbyterian Church, our
Birmingham-based landmarks to designate the Cedar Ridge at reservations at 205.956.2184 renovation partner companies, and several
building’s four neighborhoods which will be community members.
named Magic City, Vulcan, Sloss, and Alabama Kirkwood
Theater.This new community will include Our Board of Directors Chairman, John Higgins,
large studio, one bedroom and two-bedroom welcomed our attendees and introduced our
apartments on both levels of care. Assisted honored guests. The event speakers included
Living will have Juliette balconies for direct the Mayor of Irondale, the president of our
access to fresh air, multiple gathering spaces, a Resident’s Association; Kirkwood’s previous past
large welcoming dining room, a beautiful terrace president, Gene Ashley; and the Senior Pastor
with views of nature and a courtyard including of Independent Presbyterian Church. All of
gas firepits and lounging areas. Memory Care the special guests shared words of support for
Assisted Living will have their own secure Kirkwood’s upcoming expansion project.
courtyard located in the center of the building
where residents will be able to freely walk
outside and throughout the community. “We are honoring our past and looking forward
to the future,” said Kirkwood CEO Chad Carter.
Skilled Nursing and short-term rehabilitation “Kirkwood already provides our residents with
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a secure and peaceful retreat-like setting and To the Kirkwood staff who show up each day to After a medical event or decline in function, pursuits to improve a patient’s quality of life. By
the full continuum of health services. This care for our residents. finding the appropriate fit for identifying the providing this patient-centered, individualized
new vision builds on our current strengths to next best steps for yourself or your loved one is approach, our team can work to get you or your
create a “destination” retirement community To the front-line workers of this pandemic who important. Without the right rehab setting, it can loved one operating at your best.
that fosters a comfortable, friendly, carefree are exhausted and have put themselves and be challenging to achieve successful outcomes.
lifestyle.” their families in danger to care for this country’s Often, the choice is between inpatient rehab Rehabilitation at Kirkwood by the River is
sick. and subacute rehab. Inpatient rehab is typically available seven days a week and typically starts
Our Kirkwood team, along with our renovation located at a standalone rehab hospital or on on the first day of admission. Therapy sessions
partners, Cadence Bank, Brasfield and Gorrie, To the leaders of our country who have made a rehab unit attached to a hospital. Subacute can include various group and individualized
KPS, Good Brand Company, TPD Architect, and many difficult decisions. rehab is completed through a rehab unit situated treatment sessions with varied durations
Stewart Perry Construction, are ready to get within a skilled nursing facility. Both inpatient based on the patient’s needs. Navigating the
working on the future of Kirkwood. To the people and companies who have spent rehab and subacute (or skilled nursing) rehab world of post-acute rehab options can be
time and resources creating a safe and effective specialize in physical rehabilitation and medical challenging, but it is important to remember you
vaccine to help us combat COVID-19. care with the focus of restoring independence are not alone in the process. We are here to help!
that enables patients to return to their prior
Hopeful and Thankful We know that our hope and peace lie ultimately living situation.
in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and for
that, we thank God! We continue to pray for
everyone involved in distributing this vaccine,
Subacute rehab is one of Kirkwood’s many Staff Spotlight
services through our partnership with
our community, and wisdom for our leaders as RehabCare. Rehabilitation at Kirkwood
we move forward. Reverend Lucy Turner
includes Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy,
and Occupational Therapy. Generally speaking,
skilled nursing rehab is less intense than
inpatient rehab, and in part, that can be true.
Rehabilitation Therapy: Our therapy department focuses on identifying
What are your options, and which the perfect challenge for each patient and works
with them to achieve goals. Perhaps that “just
is best for you? right challenge” is more complicated, and we
are working to send them home independently.
Guest Post from our Rehabilitation Therefore, we push hard to meet strength
Director, Brian Farr and endurance goals. Or maybe the goal is
to transition to one of our community’s other
levels of care (independent living, assisted living,
memory care, or skilled nursing). With this plan,
We are proud to say that over 98% of our we may choose a more moderate challenge
residents are vaccinated! Within our community, level. We work diligently with you to ease your
over 200 staff, residents, and affiliates have transition’s stresses during this time.
received the vaccine. We will remain hopeful We are excited to announce that the Reverend
and prayerful that it will become safe to resume Our goal is to help bridge the gap between
Lucy Turner of IPC is joining the Kirkwood family!
many parts of life at Kirkwood that we have so care levels and improve patients’ ability to live
desperately missed in this last season. safely to a lower level of care by enhancing
Our wonderful Chaplain, Reverend Richard
environmental engagement to participate in
Hanna is stepping back to spend more time with
Thank you self-care tasks. Other times, we help with leisure
his family so he and Reverend Turner will now
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both serve with us part time. We are so delighted What is your new role at Kirkwood? “There is a regular column in the New York During my thirty years of ministry, my life has
she is joining the ministry team at Kirkwood Times Book section which I love to read called, often been more attuned to the seasons of the
by the River and pleased that her help will allow “I have joined the Rev. Richard Hanna in the “By the Book.” The columnist asks the featured liturgical year than to the seasons of the natural
Reverend Hanna to spend more time with his chaplain’s ministry. During the last few years, author to name three people with whom he/she world. Since joining the Kirkwood staff on
children and grandchildren. I want to introduce Richard and I talked several times about sharing would like to have dinner, so I will take the liberty of November 1, 2020, I have followed the great
you all to Reverend Turner and let her share a the chaplain’s position when we were both ready selecting three. The first thought that came to liturgical arc of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent,
little about herself! to step back from full-time ministry. Fortunately mind was having dinner again with three family and Easter as a part of the beautiful Kirkwood
for me, Richard was ready to make that change members who have died: my mother, father, and community. Some would say that because of
Tell us a little bit about yourself: when I decided to retire from IPC. Fortunately a younger sister. Then I thought about politics COVID-19 restrictions on the community,
for both of us, Chad Carter and the Kirkwood and wondered what it would be like to overhear I haven’t seen Kirkwood at its best. Yes, the
“I grew up in a large family in Gulfport, MS, in a Board of Directors agreed that such a partnership the dinner conversation of Madeleine Albright, residents and staff have suffered the loss of an
time so many of us appreciate. My mother let her in ministry would be good for Kirkwood.” Jeane Kirkpatrick, and Margaret Thatcher. Or unusually high number of friends and family. Yes,
six children roam our immediate neighborhood mystery writers Louis Penny, Agatha Christie, and the restrictions put in place to keep down the rate
and beyond on our bicycles from morning until What are you most excited about for your new role? Jacqueline Winspear. In the end, though, I decided of infection and protect everyone to the greatest
dusk. We could cross the street in front of our to stick with family; we have a lot to catch up on!” degree possible imposed even more limitations on
house and enjoy the beach with equal freedom. “One of the blessings for me in coming to Kirkwood a community already experiencing the limitations
In hindsight, I see that what we called freedom, is that I can return to my first love in ministry, of age and, for some, chronic illness. Yes, speaking
she might have called sanity! I received my BA pastoral care. While I am not a licensed therapist, to one’s family through a Plexiglas barrier is no
from Agnes Scott College, my MBA from the I do have 30 years’ experience caring for the substitute for being caught up in the warm hug of
University of Southern Mississippi, and my spiritual needs of men and women in many, many Chapel Chimes a loved one. Yes, all of these things are true.
Masters of Divinity from Columbia Theological different circumstances and life situations.”
Seminary, a Presbyterian seminary in Decatur, By Reverend Lucy Turner Yet, these words from the gospel of John, which
GA. Before entering seminary, I worked in What is your favorite thing about Kirkwood? are read in so many churches around the world
business and banking for ten years. I served two on Christmas Eve, have proven once more to
churches in North Carolina before receiving a “My favorite thing about Kirkwood comes as a bit be sustaining words for another generation in
call from Independent Presbyterian Church (IPC) of a surprise to me and may to you, it is an another time of trial, “In the beginning was the
in Birmingham to serve as the Associate Pastor ecumenical community. I have been a Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word
for Congregational Care and Counseling. I had Presbyterian all of my life. I have served only was God. He was in the beginning with God. All
hoped that I would have the opportunity to focus Presbyterian churches. Coming to Kirkwood things came into being through him, and without
on pastoral care at a large congregation (where means thinking about Biblical interpretation, him not one thing came into being. What has
such specialized positions are customarily found) theology, doctrine, worship, and the sacraments come into being in him was life, and the life was
at some point in my ministry. As is so often true from a new frame of reference. Before I write a the light of all people. The light shines in the
of God’s way of working, my call to IPC came sentence in a sermon and form a thought for a darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
about in a slightly unusual way and not without prayer, I now think about the community
some resistance on my part. However, I quickly members who will hear my words, perhaps, The Light burned brightly in the hearts of so many
came to see my call to serve there as being truly from a different perspective than mine. Paul’s when all around us dimness seemed to reign. So it
the will of God. For the first twelve years of my declaration in Galatians 3:28 has new meaning was in our Easter celebration, gathered together
ministry, I was the Director of Congregational for me, ‘There is no longer Jew or Greek, there in the Cahaba Room masked and socially distant,
Care and Counseling. For the last four years, I is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male that the words of our greatest hope rang out
was the Executive Associate Pastor and oversaw or female; for all of you are one in Jesus Christ’.” strong and clear, “Christ has risen! He has risen
many administrative functions as well as
indeed!” Our sung Alleluias spilled out of the
stewardship and development for the church If you could sit down and have dinner with anyone room and carried down the halls.
and the IPC Foundation.” in the world, who would it be?
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Some would say that I haven’t seen Kirkwood at This month, our Resident Spotlight is Sandi Hall. She also considers the maintenance We have multiple resources available to provide you
its best. I would beg to differ. Yes, I am looking Juanita Hoskins! team members among her favorites. Ms. Hoskins with all of the information you need as you explore
forward to experiencing Kirkwood as it usually says, “The Maintenance Crew does not get enough what life could be like in our community.
would be. But I have seen Kirkwood at its best. Ms. Hoskins is originally from Kansas City, praise for everything they do around here for
I have seen the residents share such love and Missouri, where she met and married her husband us.” She talked about the countless times she Take a closer look at Kirkwood by the River from
support so freely with each other in the worst of at just 21 years old. Her father was the mailman has called to have something hung on the wall home. Envision yourself strolling our riverside 120-
times. I have seen staff members at their best in her husband’s neighborhood, and on their first or fixed in the apartment, or even furniture acre campus, enjoying our various amenities, and
as they faced what their worst fear, a pandemic date, they went with another couple to the drive- assembled, and they are always quick to serve in engaging in social and wellness activities.
in a retirement community was. I have seen the in movies. Her husband was a marine before any way needed.
foundations of this good place tested beyond working in the oil industry. His career moved
anything most of us have experienced in our the Hoskins all over the US, including Ohio and Juanita’s favorite Kirkwood events include the
lifetime. But I also know this to be true, “And the Atlanta, before moving to Birmingham. Be Our Guest and Easter luncheons. Before Summer Program
Word became flesh and lived among us, and we
have seen his glory, the glory of a father’s only Juanita has served in many fun professions
the pandemic, she invited friends and family to
come and enjoy a meal and spend quality time
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son, full of grace and truth….From his fullness we throughout her life, with her favorite being her with one another. She recently celebrated her
have all received, grace upon grace.” (John 1:14, first job for Trans World Airlines (TWA) before 90th birthday. Her wonderful family threw her a
16) The foundations of grace and truth held firm. beautiful luncheon at the Birmingham Country
marrying her husband. She also enjoyed
We have received grace upon grace! Alleluia! Club, where she was able to spend sweet time
working for the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools (SACS) in Atlanta. In that with friends and family over a delicious meal!
role, she once dined with the President of the We love Ms. Hoskins and all of the beautiful life
University of Alabama. and love she brings to the Kirkwood Family!
Resident Spotlight
During her time in Atlanta, she picked up the
Juanita Hoskins hobby of traveling the world! Juanita has been
to places like Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, Virtual Tours
and Ireland. She even visited her son and
daughter-in-law when they lived in Africa! Boat ride on Lake Mitchell – Lunch at
She frequently traveled with a church travel Peach Park
group who always did one overseas and one Botanical Gardens Tour and Lunch
domestic trip.
Tsai Family Concert
Juanita has been in Birmingham for 20 years now – Bellini’s Lunch Trip
close to children and grandchildren. She has Cahaba Lilly Tour in Montevallo
three children, seven grandchildren (with only
one being a girl), and one great-granddaughter! Literary Hour with Dolores Hydock
After living in a home in Liberty Park, she decided Water Aerobics and Pool Therapy
to move to Kirkwood in 2017. We are so glad
she did. Weekly Concerts
Blueberry Picking at the Farm
Juanita treasures the friendships that she has
made with wonderful staff members such as our Our new Virtual Tours bring Kirkwood by the River
CEO, Chad Carter, and Marketing Director, to you at your convenience.
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Birmingham, AL 35210
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Kirkwood by the River, a Life Plan Community with natural beauty and
maintenance-free amenities, is where all of life’s priorities come together. Your
relationships, faith, independence, and health are enriched by a nurturing staff
focused on providing peace of mind and financial and personal security.
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