These three cottage models, intended for senior independent living, are part of the larger Kirkwood by the River community, a CCRC in Birmingham, Alabama, sited on x naturally landscaped acres adjacent to the Cahaba River. These homes feature design elements commonly seen in custom residential homes, such as built-in bookshelves, copper entry lanterns, hardwood floors, and screened in porches. Additionally, the cottages provide zero step entries, wide doors and circulation space, gracious master suites with curbless showers, as well as fixtures and finishes selected specifically to accommodate the needs of older individuals and couples.