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The Brook
The Brook offers assisted living and respite care in Birmingham, Alabama. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 48 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents the chance to get to know one another.
Emily Kirouac serves as the administrator. Transportation is available for residents who need help getting beyond the community, and scheduled activities are based on residents’ interests, including holiday parties, bingo, and chair exercises. The Brook also provides rehabilitation services, a wellness program, religious services, and the CareSteps signature program.
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About this community
The Brook is administered by Emily Kirouac.
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5.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to The Brook's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills | AL IL MC RC | Birmingham (Homewood) | 77
Facility
77
AL AVG
63
Rank
#34 / 125 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AL AVG
33
Rank
#76 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- | Barbara Chatman |
| Brookdale University Park | AL IL | Birmingham (South Denver) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
63
Rank
#47 / 125 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
AL AVG
33
Rank
#1 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Brandon Bornstein |
| Danberry at Inverness | AL IL MC | Birmingham | 56
Facility
56
AL AVG
63
Rank
#57 / 125 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
AL AVG
33
Rank
#28 / 146 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | William Lytton |
| The Brook | AL RC | Birmingham | 48
Facility
48
AL AVG
63
Rank
#74 / 125 | No | - | - | - | Emily Kirouac |
| Galleria Woods | AL CCRC IL NH RC SNF | Birmingham | 24
Facility
24
AL AVG
63
Rank
#115 / 125 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AL AVG
33
Rank
#81 / 146 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Lynda Sullivan |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama
The Brook is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Brook
Are pets allowed at The Brook?
No, The Brook has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for The Brook?
The team at The Brook can be reached at support@mcwilliamsmarketing.com.
Does The Brook operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Brook is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Who is the administrator of The Brook?
Emily Kirouac is the administrator of The Brook.
How many beds does The Brook have?
The Brook has 48 beds.
Are there photos of The Brook?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Brook in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does The Brook provide?
The Brook offers Assisted Living & Respite Care.
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