Brookdale University Park

Brookdale University Park is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Brookdale University Park is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Brookdale University Park

400 University Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 View Map

Brookdale University Park is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

Brookdale University Park is an Assisted Living Home in Alabama

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Overview of Brookdale University Park

Welcome to Brookdale University Park, a charming community in the heart of Birmingham that embodies the warmth and hospitality of the South. The community offers memory care, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Whether seniors are looking for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment, they have a pet-friendly abode that’s perfect for you. Their staff is available 24/7 to provide residents with any assistance, ensuring their stay is comfortable and stress-free. 

The community features an emergency alert system, a cafe-bistro, a fitness center, a chapel, and a clinic, among other amenities. The abundance of green views overlooking Shades Creek is commendable, providing a serene relaxing atmosphere. They also offer a variety of fun activities for their residents, including bingo, yoga, and movie nights. Their dining options are incredibly flexible, and their chefs are always eager to listen to each resident’s menu suggestions and favorite recipes. Their commitment to quality is unmatched, offering multiple levels of care on one campus, ensuring that everyone receives the support they need. 

Home Information BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
66
Occupancy
90.0%
Total Bed Days Available
24090
Avg. Length of Stay
50 days
Finance
Home Revenue
$9,380,695.00
Payroll Costs
$3,797,984.00
Profit
$47,123.00
Total Costs
$1,627,200.00
House Specifics:
CCN
15423
Owner Name
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
JEFFERSON
Type of Control
Proprietary — Corporation
Operations
Total Admissions
408
Total Discharges
409
% Medicare Admissions
33%
% Private Pay Admissions
67%
% Medicare Discharges
72%
% Private Pay Discharges
28%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
4128
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
4128
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
16434

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 84
    Very Walkable
    Most errands can be accomplished on foot. Many essentials within a short walk. Strong sidewalk network and safe crossings. Car useful but not necessary for daily life.

Facility & Licensing Details

  • Business ID Info Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Alabama. 16105

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Types of Care at Brookdale University Park

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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Address 7.6 miles from city center

Address 400 University Park Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

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Comparison Chart

Compare Assisted Living around Birmingham
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Brookdale University Park
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SN

Skilled Nursing

Birmingham
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
66
Yes
A+
84
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
15423
90.0%
$9,380,695.00
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Birmingham
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Morningside of Vestavia Hills
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Birmingham
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
B-
31
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Country Cottage – Hoover
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Hoover
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
N/A
7
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Danberry at Inverness
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Birmingham
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
51
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
  • Services: 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)
Official government program page
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
  • General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AL Section 202
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Alabama CARES Program
  • 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 Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: 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 (via NFCSP)

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • AL Specifics:
    Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
AL SenioRx

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, 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 Specifics:
    High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
AL WAP

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, 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 Specifics:
    Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
AL Section 202

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AL CARES

Alabama CARES Program

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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