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Brookdale University Park

400 University Park Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,687
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,644
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,712

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,097
  • Average State Price: $3,917
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Brookdale University Park Description

    Brookdale University Park is a large 90 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is located in the town of Vestavia Hills, Alabama and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the 17th highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Brookdale University Park
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 145 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 16 out of 40 communities in Birmingham
  • Ranking in State: 212 out of 439 communities in AL
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.0
    Brookdale Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1999 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Alabama

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise the friendly and caring staff and faculty, highlighting their pleasant nature and confidence in their responsibilities.
    • The facility is described as clean, well cared for, and offering a variety of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and a Healthcare center for long and short-term care.
    • Residents enjoy a range of activities and dining options, with some reviews noting the availability of multiple menu items and entrées to cater to different diets.
    • Several reviewers commend the rehabilitation services, mentioning the skilled and empathetic PT/OT staff, and the overall excellent care provided.
    • Brookdale University Park is described as a community where residents can age in place, with one reviewer calling it a "hidden gem."

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the staff for lacking skills and tools, describing the management as needing to provide better training and resources.
    • The food quality is a common complaint, with mentions of it being poorly prepared, lacking in nutrition, and not meeting today’s standards.
    • There are concerns about professionalism, with one review specifically calling out unprofessional behavior and rudeness towards guests and residents.
    • Communication issues and a lack of attention to detail are mentioned, particularly in relation to handling COVID-19 protocols and ensuring resident safety.
    • One review expresses dissatisfaction with the response to maintenance requests and the antiquated system for tracking them.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While many reviews highlight the caring nature of the staff and the quality of care provided, others express concerns about the professionalism and adequacy of the staff's training and resources.
    • The facility itself receives praise for its cleanliness and care, yet there are calls for improvements in food quality and the updating of systems and tools for staff.


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    Health

    Medication Management

    Rehabilitation

    Licensed Nursing

    Skilled Nursing Care

    Therapy Room

    Clinic


    Services

    Concierge Service

    Home Maintenance

    Housekeeping Included

    Postal Services

    Personal Solutions


    Activities

    Fitness Center

    Library

    Courtyard and Garden

    Walking Paths

    Putting Green/Outdoor Sports Activities

    Landscaped Grounds


    Community Amenities

    Pet Friendly

    Parking - Surface

    Concierge Service

    Beauty/Barber Shop

    Chapel

    Business Centers/Computers


    Room Amenities

    Emergency Alert System

    Pet-friendly Apartments

    Spacious Walk-in Closets

    Kitchenettes

    Full-size Kitchens

    On-site Salon


    Dining

    Café/Bistro

    Private Dining Room

    Snack Shop

    Dining Services

    Restaurants

    Healthy Meals


    Transportation

    Transportation

    Parking


    Pet

    Pet Friendly

    Pet-friendly Apartments

    Pet-friendly Community

    Pets



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 4, 2002
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 66
    Total current residents: 61
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-12-11 2020-01-10 F Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-10 D Egress Deficiencies Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-12-11 2020-01-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2018-11-29 2019-01-03 F 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.
    2018-01-23 2018-02-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-01-23 2018-02-27 F Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2018-01-23 2018-02-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-12-05 2020-01-08 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-08 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-12-05 2020-01-08 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2018-11-20 2018-12-24 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-15 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-15 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-15 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-01-11 2018-02-15 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Vestavia Hills which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 34,174 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $127,601, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 47
      • Average Temperature: 67.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 168 days of rain, 2 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 35.6 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 6.15% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.84% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0% Asian, 71% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 23% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.23 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 7.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.61 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.16 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 89.0, Moderate Days 91.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.9 miles away
    Mr. Chen's Hometown Supermarket
    1.2 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.3 miles away
    Aldi
    1.4 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Homewood High School
    0.6 miles away
    SW Corner of US 31 & Kentucky Av
    0.8 miles away
    NE Corner of US 31 & Kentucky Av
    0.8 miles away
    SE Corner of Greensprings Hwy & Broadway St
    0.8 miles away
    NE Corner of Broadway St & Green Springs Hwy
    0.9 miles away

    Banks

    Pinnacle Bank
    1.0 miles away
    South City Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Avadian Credit Union
    1.2 miles away
    BB&T
    1.4 miles away
    America First Credit Union
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    HealthSouth Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital
    1.0 miles away
    Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
    1.3 miles away
    UAB Hospital Highlands
    2.5 miles away
    Cooper Green Mercy Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    UAB Callahan Eye Hospital
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Publix
    1.3 miles away
    The Compounding Shoppe
    1.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.7 miles away
    Cahaba Pharmacy
    3.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Brookwood Endodontics
    1.1 miles away
    Fulton Dentist
    1.2 miles away
    James D Reed, DMD
    1.2 miles away
    Yanosky Orthodontics
    1.2 miles away
    Dr. Guillien
    1.4 miles away

    Parks

    Homewood Soccer Park
    0.4 miles away
    Hazel P. Boren Courtyard and Garden
    0.6 miles away
    Woodland Park
    0.8 miles away
    Forest Park
    0.8 miles away
    Byrd Park
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Sixteenth Street Baptist Church
    4.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Valley Avenue Plaza
    1.6 miles away
    Riverchase Galleria
    5.4 miles away
    The Shops of Grand River
    13.3 miles away
    Tutwiler Farm
    13.4 miles away
    Pinncale Shopping center
    13.5 miles away

    Culture

    Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center
    0.6 miles away
    Alys Stephens Center
    2.8 miles away
    Iron City
    3.6 miles away
    Workplay
    3.6 miles away
    Alabama Theatre
    4.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    GianMarco's
    0.9 miles away
    Chop Suey Inn
    1.1 miles away
    Shrimp Basket
    1.2 miles away
    Purple Onion
    1.2 miles away
    Cici's Pizza
    1.2 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 90 total beds.

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