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Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)
501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 66 beds, Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) serves Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2002.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 3, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 44.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 12 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.8 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.6% | 53.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jun 2024, 5 Dec 2019.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×2 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2020 |
| 5 Dec 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2018 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.6%, RNs 26.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.9% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Bkd Alabama Snf Llc. Chain: Brookdale Senior Living (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Retirement Corporation | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2012 |
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2022 |
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2022 |
| Alabama Somerby, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2016 |
| Bkd Fm Nine Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Bkd X Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2025 |
| Febc-Alt Holdings Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Febc-Alt Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Walters Financial Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham | 117 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Baron House of Hueytown | Hueytown | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18.0 | — | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | Trussville | 125 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7.2 | $40K | 13 May 2021 |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | Birmingham | 132 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6.8 | — | 1 Jul 2021 |
| East Glen | Birmingham | 108 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6.5 | — | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Fair Haven | Birmingham | 259 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4.2 | $28K | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Greenbriar At the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | Birmingham | 95 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Kirkwood By the River | Birmingham | 61 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13.1 | — | 7 Oct 2021 |
All 34 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)?
It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Retirement Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jun 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jun 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.