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Brookdale University Park SNF (al)
501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 (opens Google Maps) · Jefferson County · (205) 870-0786· 66 certified beds · avg 63 residents/day · certified since Sep 4, 2002 · Medicare only — not Medicaid certified
Certified for Medicare only. Medicare pays for short rehabilitation stays, not for long-term care — and this facility cannot bill Medicaid, which is what most families rely on for a long stay. Ask what a long-term stay here would cost and how it would be paid for. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING (12 facilities, chain avg rating 3.5★)
1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jun 27, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.99
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F-0814
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint F-0755
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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · from a complaint · F-0758 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint · F-0760 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. · F-0730 |
| Nov 20, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 8).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2018
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2019
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.99
Alabama average: 4.43
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.76
Alabama average: 0.74
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.70
Alabama average: 3.73
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.99 | 4.43 | 3.95 | bottom 24% in Alabama; top 40% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 42% in Alabama; top 31% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.73 | 3.50 | bottom 48% in Alabama; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.78 | 0.36 | 0.48 | top 4% in Alabama; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.6 | 46.9 | 45.8 | top 41% in Alabama; top 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 26.7 | 39.5 | 42.9 | top 29% in Alabama; top 24% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.90, RN 0.74, weekend 3.61.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.90 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Retirement Corporation | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2012 |
| Kaestner, Henry | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| Kussow, Dawn | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2025 |
| White, Chadwick | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2025 |
| Al Balas, Alian | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/08/2020 |
| Al Balas, Alian | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/12/2025 |
| Alabama Somerby, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2016 |
| Asher, Jordan | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2025 |
| Baier, Lucinda | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/09/2018 |
| BKD FM Nine Holdings LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| BKD X Holdings LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Bornstein, Brandon | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2025 |
| Bowman, Kevin | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2021 |
| Brookdale Senior Living Communities INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Capital One Financial Corporation | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2025 |
| Capital One Na | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2022 |
| Capital One Na | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2022 |
| Drayton, Claudia | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2025 |
| Febc-Alt Holdings INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
| Febc-Alt Investors LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/24/2022 |
Showing 20 of 41 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 21 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Brookdale Senior Living — 12 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Brookdale Santa Catalina — Tucson, AZ · overall 4/5
- Bayshire Riverwalk Post-Acute — Bakersfield, CA · overall 1/5abuse
- Brookdale Greenwood Village — Greenwood Village, CO · overall 3/5
- Brookdale Skyline — Colorado Springs, CO · overall 5/5
- Brookdale Overland Park — Overland Park, KS · overall 4/5
- Brookdale Rosehill — Shawnee, KS · overall 5/5
- Brookdale Carriage Club Providence — Charlotte, NC · overall 5/5
- Brookdale Westlake Village — Westlake, OH · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 11 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 45% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 41 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 35 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center | 1.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | 3.4 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC | 3.5 mi | Hoover, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 3.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 4.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River | 4.0 mi | Vestavia, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 4.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 4.9 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 5.2 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | 5.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center | 6.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Jefferson, AL — 34 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, INC — Pleasant Grove, AL · overall 1/5
- Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville — Trussville, AL · overall 3/5
- Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Birmingham, AL · overall 2/5
- Diversicare of Bessemer — Bessemer, AL · overall 1/5
- East Glen — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015423.