The Brook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

The Brook

Assisted Living & Respite Care · Birmingham, AL

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 48 Rank #74 / 125Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 74th out of 125 assisted living communities we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusRegular
CountyJefferson

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Brook is administered by Emily Kirouac.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Religious ServicesYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
ActivitiesActivities are scheduled based on residents' interests, including holiday parties, bingo, and chair exercises
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsCareSteps
Religious Services

Room Variety

Room TypesAssisted Living, Respite

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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to The Brook's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Birmingham

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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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 BedB-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 BedA+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 BedA+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.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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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