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.
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)
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.
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).
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/
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.