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Enjoy a relaxing and well-supported retirement at Brookdale Norman, an excellent senior living community based in Norman, OK, offering assisted living. The community features several floor plans to choose from, with great natural window light and kitchens, ensuring residents a comfortable residence fit to their preferences and needs. To ensure residents’ holistic needs are met, the community conducts stimulating and engaging activities based on residents’ passion and interests. With 24-hour supervision and assistance by a dedicated team, residents are guaranteed peace of mind.
Brookdale Norman is committed to promoting independence and enriching the lives of its residents through personalized care and vibrant amenities. The community offers a variety of services, including housekeeping services, assistance with daily living and transportation assistance, complemented with nutritious meals, tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an on-site beauty/ barber shop, a therapy room, a courtyard and garden, a greenhouse and beautifully landscaped grounds that fosters leisure and relaxation.
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%Brookdale Norman is administrated by Florence (Naomi) Abbey.
In Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Protective Health Services is the regulatory body responsible for conducting unannounced inspections and reporting on facility compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Oklahoma state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 8 | This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (6 vs. OK avg 8).↓ 25% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 0.9 | 1.1 | This facility has 18% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (0.9 vs. OK avg 1.1).↓ 18% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 29, 2025, identified deficiencies related to food temperature monitoring, dietician notification for meal substitutions, and medication administration. Earlier inspections showed a generally compliant record with no deficiencies cited in several renewal surveys and complaint investigations, except for isolated issues in 2019 and 2020 involving resident care scope and medication errors that caused actual harm. The main themes of deficiencies have involved medication management and nutrition-related practices. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for substantiated medication administration errors in 2020 and the recent findings in 2025. The inspection history shows a pattern of mostly compliance with occasional issues, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 sq. ft
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Fitness and Recreation
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Norman's city center to Brookdale Norman's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Griffin Memorial Hospital-Oklahoma Mental Health Center)
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Brookdale Norman is located in Norman, Oklahoma.
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The information below is reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Protective Health Services.
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| Luxe Life Senior Living and Memory Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Norman | 52 | No | 69 | Suite | 76.5% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Norman |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Norman | 39 | Yes | 67 | Suite | 82.1% | Florence (Naomi) Abbey | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Rivermont Assisted Living and Memory Care |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Norman | - | No | 22 | Suite | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Brookdale Norman has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to OK state health department records, Brookdale Norman's license number is AL1401.
Brookdale Norman's occupancy is 82%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Norman on this page.
Florence (Naomi) Abbey is the administrator of Brookdale Norman.
Brookdale Norman has 39 beds.
Brookdale Norman is located at 1701 East Alameda Street, Norman, OK 73071.
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