Overview of Brookdale Norman

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.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
32
Bed community size
39-bed community Rank #117 / 137Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 137 homes we track in Oklahoma for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #18 / 195Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 195 homes we track in Oklahoma for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
Rank #33 / 117Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 117 homes we track in Oklahoma for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Oklahoma average, with its Statewide rank out of 117. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Oklahoma 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.
Higher than the Oklahoma average: 60.6%
Occupied beds
32 / 39
Average occupied beds in Oklahoma homes 60 beds

License Details

StatusActive
CountyCleveland
License NumberAL1401

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Norman is administered by Florence (Naomi) Abbey.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include yoga classes, day trips, and relaxing afternoons with friends
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,315 per month

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Inspection History

In Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Protective Health Services is the regulatory body responsible for conducting unannounced inspections and reporting on facility compliance.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 6 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2019 vs. Oklahoma state average
Overall vs. OK average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Oklahoma average:
• Total deficiencies (25% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)

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

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 68 This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (6 vs. OK avg 8).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.50.7 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Oklahoma assisted living residence (0.5 vs. OK avg 0.7).↓ 29% better

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

This FacilityOK Averagevs. OK Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1111 This facility has total inspections in line with the Oklahoma average (11 vs. OK avg 11).— At avg

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 288 / 324 / 360 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Norman

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Norman's city center to Brookdale Norman's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Norman

Info below is compiled from the OK State Dept. of Health (OSDH), 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Sooner Station at University North Park
AL
IL
MC
Nw Norman
100
Facility 100
OK AVG 73
Rank #28 / 137
Yes
19
Facility 19
OK AVG 40
Rank #158 / 195
- 92.0% Michael Dean6
2
Facility 2
OK AVG 3
Rank #34 / 102
0
Facility 0
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #1 / 102
0
Facility 0
OK AVG 8
Rank #1 / 102
0.0
Facility 0.0
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #1 / 102
The Gardens at Rivermont
AL
IL
MC
Norman
70
Facility 70
OK AVG 73
Rank #61 / 137
No
26
Facility 26
OK AVG 40
Rank #140 / 195
1 Bed 72.9% June Rose9
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #7 / 102
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 8
Rank #25 / 102
0.3
Facility 0.3
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #23 / 102
Arbor House of Norman
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Norman
62
Facility 62
OK AVG 73
Rank #76 / 137
No
16
Facility 16
OK AVG 40
Rank #168 / 195
Studio / 1 Bed 72.6% Judy Kirkland11
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #7 / 102
1
Facility 1
OK AVG 8
Rank #7 / 102
0.1
Facility 0.1
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #7 / 102
Arbor House Reminisce
AL
MC
RESC
Norman
48
Facility 48
OK AVG 73
Rank #98 / 137
No
9
Facility 9
OK AVG 40
Rank #178 / 195
--Judy Kirkland23
6
Facility 6
OK AVG 3
Rank #83 / 102
5
Facility 5
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #78 / 102
12
Facility 12
OK AVG 8
Rank #70 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #39 / 102
Brookdale Norman
AL
Norman
39
Facility 39
OK AVG 73
Rank #117 / 137
Yes
67
Facility 67
OK AVG 40
Rank #18 / 195
Suite 82.1% Florence (Naomi) Abbey11
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3
Rank #50 / 102
3
Facility 3
OK AVG 3.1
Rank #51 / 102
6
Facility 6
OK AVG 8
Rank #47 / 102
0.5
Facility 0.5
OK AVG 0.7
Rank #39 / 102

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Oklahoma

Brookdale Norman is located in Norman, Oklahoma.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Oklahoma.

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ADvantage Waiver

Oklahoma Medicaid ADvantage

Age 65+ or disabled
General Oklahoma 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).
OK

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

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

Oklahoma Respite Voucher Program

OK Respite Vouchers

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Oklahoma resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
OK

Limited vouchers; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Personal Care Program

Oklahoma Personal Care Program

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General OK resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
OK

No NFLOC required (less stringent than ADvantage); statewide via SoonerCare.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Bathing Grooming Light housekeeping Meal prep

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Oklahoma OAA Services

Age 60+
General OK resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

11 AAAs; services vary by region (e.g., urban vs. rural).

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or congregate, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oklahoma Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General OK 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).
OK

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

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

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

Oklahoma VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General OK 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
OK

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

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

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Oklahoma SFMNP

Age 60+
General OK resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
OK

Vouchers (~$50/season) via 11 AAAs; farmers’ market focus.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for fresh produce at approved markets

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Oklahoma Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General OK resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$25,000/year individual, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < $1M.
OK

Exemption up to $1,000 of assessed value; homestead required.

Benefits
Tax reduction (~$100-$200/year avg., varies by county)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Norman

Is Brookdale Norman in a walkable area?

Brookdale Norman has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Norman?

According to OK state health department records, Brookdale Norman's license number is AL1401.

What is the occupancy rate at Brookdale Norman?

Brookdale Norman's occupancy is 82%.

Does Brookdale Norman have different floorplan options?

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

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Norman?

Yes, Brookdale Norman allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Norman?

Florence (Naomi) Abbey is the administrator of Brookdale Norman.

How many beds does Brookdale Norman have?

Brookdale Norman has 39 beds.

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