BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL)
501 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35209
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How BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) Compares
BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) is a 66-bed for-profit nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.7%) is below the Alabama average of 21.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Birmingham, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (41% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.9% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.0% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL)
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) with other nursing homes in Birmingham.
How is BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.7% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL)?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) lag behind other Birmingham options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 20 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL)?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Birmingham
Birmingham sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 104,327 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,088
- Median home value
- $165,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Birmingham.
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