BROOKDALE UNIVERSITY PARK SNF (AL) – BIRMINGHAM, AL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

501 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0786
66 beds
All Birmingham facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
77.14
Score /100
#4954
National Rank

#4954
of 14703 facilities
National
66.3% position
#58
of 224 in AL
State Rank
#6
of 34 in Jefferson
County Rank
#6
of 20 in Birmingham
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 35209
ZIP Rank






About Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) is located at 501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL, reachable at (205) 870-0786. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 66.0 certified beds and serves an average of 54 residents per day. It is part of the Brookdale Senior Living network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2002-09-04. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

Address

501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
Facility Details
  • 66 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ Zero fines across all 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
77.14
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#4954 of 14703 nationally – #58 of 224 in Alabama

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) may be considered for families with limited options in Birmingham, AL, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightBrookdale University Park Snf (Al) currently provides 4 hours 14 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 43.1% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 14 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 10 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 10 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours53 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours8 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 48 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours50 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryBrookdale University Park Snf (Al) has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 52.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#4,954
of 14,703
National
Top 34%
#58
of 224
AL State
Top 26% in AL
#6
of 34
️ Jefferson County
#6 of 34
#6
of 20
️ Birmingham
#6 of 20
#1
of 2
ZIP 35209
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) ranks 4954th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 58th out of 224 nursing homes. In Birmingham, it ranks 6th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,511 nationally and RN hours rank #2,822 nationally (#23 in AL).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank Note
2022 4.10 #3,757 / 14,703 #60 / 224 Above average
2023 4.16 #3,296 / 14,703 #68 / 224 Top 25%
2024 4.39 #2,464 / 14,703 #46 / 224 Top 25%
2025 3.81 #5,964 / 14,703 #127 / 224 Above average
2026 4.23 #3,511 / 14,703 #73 / 224 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank Note
2022 0.69 #5,279 / 14,703 #59 / 224 Above average
2023 0.46 #9,061 / 14,703 #146 / 224 Below average
2024 0.78 #3,514 / 14,703 #33 / 224 Top 25%
2025 0.81 #3,338 / 14,703 #32 / 224 Top 25%
2026 0.88 #2,822 / 14,703 #23 / 224 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2002-09-04. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (205) 870-0786 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.1/100, placing it #4954 of 14703 facilities nationally and #58 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) receives a reported average of 4 hours 14 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 53 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 10 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 10 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 43.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 52.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Brookdale University Park Snf (Al) ranks 4954th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 58th out of 224 nursing homes. In Birmingham, it ranks 6th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,511 nationally and RN hours rank #2,822 nationally (#23 in AL). Our composite quality score of 77.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Birmingham, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/birmingham/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

501 UNIVERSITY PARK DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35209
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LLC
Legal Name

BKD ALABAMA SNF LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 66
Average Residents / Day 54 (83% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare
County Jefferson County, AL
City Birmingham, AL
ZIP Code 35209
Approved Since September 4, 2002
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 015423
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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