Brookdale Union Park

Overview of Brookdale Union Park

Nestled in Monroe, North Carolina’s serene residential neighborhood, Brookdale Union Park offers a comforting assisted living community. Residents enjoy spacious accommodations and resort-style amenities, ensuring a retirement filled with comfort and tranquility. Knowing that quality care is readily available provides peace of mind to residents and their families alike. Located conveniently near Carolinas Medical Center and Lake Lee, Brookdale Union Park combines small-town charm with access to urban amenities such as local dining, shopping, and banking.

Residents can engage in a variety of activities both on-campus and off, from pursuing new hobbies to enjoying leisurely shopping and dining outings. Caregivers are available to assist with medication management, bathing, dressing, and more, empowering residents to maintain their independent lifestyles. With features like restaurant-style dining, a hair salon, and a library on-site, Brookdale Union Park ensures residents can live each day on their terms, embracing a fulfilling retirement experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 87 Rank #126 / 387Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 387 homes we track in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina 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 cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. 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.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
48 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #457 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 457th out of 536 homes we track in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. 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.
10 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

StatusActive
CountyUnion
License NumberHAL-090-007

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactAngela Blakeney, Executive Director (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Transportation
Library
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Dining
Walking Paths
Community Kitchen
Piano
Activitieswalking clubs, social groups
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,595 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining program offers healthy, delicious meals with seasonal ingredients, accommodating special dietary requests.
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Inspection History

In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.

Since 2015 · 11 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 51 deficiencies 10 inspections 0 penalties 18 inspections with deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average 2 Worse Metrics worse than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (11% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (2% above)
2 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspections with deficiencies (53% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (2% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5146 This facility has 11% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (51 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 11% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.15.01 This facility has 2% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (5.1 vs. NC avg 5.01).↑ 2% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNC Averagevs. NC Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1021 This facility has had 52% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (10 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 52% fewer
Inspections with deficiencies Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency. 919 This facility has 53% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (9 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 53% better
Inspection deficiency rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency. 90%92% This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (90% vs. NC avg 92%).↓ 2% better

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Division Of Health Service Rating
4/4

North Carolina average: 3 stars See full North Carolina ranking

Scores

DHSR Score
105.50 / 200

Quality score (0-200). Higher scores indicate better performance in inspections and compliance.

North Carolina average: 98 See full North Carolina ranking

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 290 / 332 / 351 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / Companion Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
1
290 sq. ft
Companion Rooms
Companion Rooms
1
332 - 351 sq. ft

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Monroe's city center to Brookdale Union Park's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.54 miles to nearest hospital (Atrium Health Union)

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Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Addison of Indian Trail
AL
MC
Monroe
96
Facility 96
NC AVG 72
Rank #89 / 387
Yes-
22.9%
Facility 22.9%
NC AVG 70.6%
Rank #228 / 232
-
0.00/200
Facility 0.00/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #305 / 321
10
100%
Facility 100%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #138 / 333
Suite / 1 Bed
Brookdale Union Park
AL
Monroe (Lakeview Estates)
87
Facility 87
NC AVG 72
Rank #126 / 387
Yes
10
Facility 10
NC AVG 36
Rank #457 / 536
-A+
105.50/200
Facility 105.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #5 / 321
10
90%
Facility 90%
NC AVG 91.8%
Rank #84 / 333
Studio / Companion Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina

Brookdale Union Park is located in Monroe, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NC

High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

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

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Union Park

What neighborhood is Brookdale Union Park in?

Brookdale Union Park is in the Lakeview Estates neighborhood of Monroe.

Is Brookdale Union Park in a walkable area?

Brookdale Union Park has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Union Park?

According to NC state health department records, Brookdale Union Park's license number is HAL-090-007.

How long has Brookdale Union Park been in business?

Brookdale Union Park has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Brookdale Union Park have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Union Park on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Union Park?

Yes, Brookdale Union Park allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Brookdale Union Park have?

Brookdale Union Park has 87 beds.

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