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Brookdale University Park Snf (al)

501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0786
2/5
Overall CMS Rating
66 Certified Beds
For Profit - Corporation Ownership Type
Birmingham, AL Location
015423 CMS Certification #

What to know about Brookdale University Park Snf (al)

Brookdale University Park Snf (al) has a 2-star overall CMS rating. Its strongest area in the current CMS data is quality measures, where it receives 5 out of 5 stars. Its weakest area is health inspections, where it receives 1 out of 5 stars.

Questions families may want to ask:

  • Families may want to review recent health inspection findings for this facility and ask staff about any corrective actions or plans currently in place.

Latest CMS reporting period in HealthRankings: May 2026.
 This profile uses public CMS nursing home data to help families review ratings, staffing, inspections, ownership, and nearby alternatives. Verify current information directly with the facility and on CMS Care Compare .

Strengths and watch items

Positive signals

  • 4-star staffing rating
  • 5-star quality measure rating
  • No CMS abuse icon shown in the current data
  • Medicare certified

Watch items

  • 2-star overall CMS rating
  • 1-star health inspection rating
  • For-profit corporation ownershipFamilies may want to ask about operator structure and accountability.

Signals are generated deterministically from CMS Provider Data Catalog data available in HealthRankings. They are not a recommendation to choose or avoid any facility. Verify all information directly with the facility and on CMS Care Compare .

About Nurse Staffing

Staffing hours can help families understand how much nursing time is reported per resident, but they do not capture every aspect of care quality. Below is how Brookdale University Park Snf (al) compares to city, state, and national averages. CMS gives this facility a 4-star staffing rating.

Staffing Type (Per Resident/Day) This Facility City Avg
(n=20)		 State Avg
(n=219)		 National Avg
(n=14083)
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours 0.92h 0.54h 0.65h 0.68h
LPN/LVN Hours 1.14h 0.72h 0.79h 0.86h
Total Licensed Nurse Hours 2.05h 1.26h 1.43h 1.54h
Nurse Aide/CNA Hours 2.15h 2.44h 2.50h 2.33h
Total Nursing Staff Hours 3.89h 3.70h 3.93h 3.87h

Questions to ask about staffing

  • How many RNs are typically on duty during the day, evening, overnight, and weekends?
  • How does weekend staffing compare with weekday staffing?
  • What is the facility’s staff turnover rate?
  • How quickly are call lights typically answered?
  • How are staffing levels adjusted for residents with higher care needs?

Staffing values are based on CMS Provider Data Catalog data available in HealthRankings. Current staffing can change, so families should verify directly with the facility and CMS Care Compare.

Inspections and enforcement

CMS inspection and enforcement records can help families understand recent citations, penalties, and follow-up actions. These records are one part of evaluating a nursing home and should be reviewed alongside staffing, quality measures, and direct conversations with the facility.

Detailed inspection and enforcement records are not currently available in HealthRankings for this facility. Check CMS Care Compare or contact the facility for the latest inspection information.

Detailed records are not currently available in HealthRankings for this facility. Check CMS Care Compare or contact the facility for the latest inspection information.

Inspection and enforcement data are based on CMS public datasets available in HealthRankings. Data may lag current facility status. Verify directly with CMS Care Compare and the facility.

Nearby nursing homes

Families often compare several nursing homes before choosing care. Here are nearby certified nursing homes you may want to review.

Facility Distance Overall Staffing Inspection Quality Beds
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center
Birmingham, AL
 1.7 mi 1★ 3★ 1★ 2★ 143
South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Birmingham, AL
 2.7 mi 2★ 3★ 2★ 2★ 83
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit
Birmingham, AL
 3.4 mi 3★ 4★ 3★ 4★ 95
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC
Hoover, AL
 3.5 mi 1★ 3★ 1★ 3★ 118

Nearby facilities are selected from certified nursing homes in HealthRankings using available location data. Distance is approximate and should not be the only factor in choosing care.

View all nursing homes in Birmingham, Alabama →

Quality Metrics & Clinical History

Data sourced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog. Click standard accordions below to expand historical tracking.

Quality Ratings

Overall Star Rating Overall star rating (1-5 stars) based on the three sub-category ratings: health inspections, nurse staffing, and patient clinical quality measures.
2/5
Recent history
  • 2/5
  • 2/5
Health Inspection Rating Rating derived from the number, scope, and severity of health deficiencies found during standard inspections and complaint investigations.
1/5
Recent history
  • 1/5
  • 1/5
Quality Measure Rating Rating based on clinical performance measurements indicating how well the facility cares for resident physical and clinical needs.
5/5
Recent history
  • 5/5
  • 5/5
Staffing Rating Rating based on total nurse staffing hours (CNA + LPN + RN) and registered nurse (RN) hours per resident day.
4/5
Recent history
  • 4/5
  • 4/5

Staffing

Aide Hours per Resident/Day Average time worked by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) per resident, per day. 2.28
Recent history
  • 2.28 h
  • 2.15 h
LPN Hours per Resident/Day Average time worked by licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs) per resident, per day. 1.11
Recent history
  • 1.11 h
  • 1.14 h
RN Hours per Resident/Day Average time worked by registered nurses (RNs) per resident, per day. 0.92
Recent history
  • 0.92 h
  • 0.91 h
Total Licensed Hours per Res/Day Total combined hours worked by RNs and LPNs per resident day. 2.03
Recent history
  • 2.03 h
  • 2.05 h
Total Nurse Hours per Res/Day Total combined nurse staffing hours (RN + LPN + CNA) per resident day. 4.31
Recent history
  • 4.31 h
  • 3.89 h
Physical Therapist Hours/Res/Day Average physical therapist hours provided to residents per day. 0.13
Recent history
  • 0.13 h
  • 0.13 h

Facility Status

Abuse Icon A warning icon flagged by CMS when a facility is cited for abuse or neglect that caused harm or has high potential for harm. No
Resides in Hospital Indicates if this nursing home is located within a hospital campus or building. No
Continuing Care Ret. Community Continuing Care Retirement Community — offers multiple levels of care (independent living, assisted living, nursing care) on one campus. Yes

Certifications

Provider Type The type of government program participation: Medicare, Medicaid, or both. Medicare
Ownership Type Legal status of the operating entity (e.g., Non-Profit, For-Profit Corporation, Government Owned). For profit - Corporation

Historical trend data is shown when multiple CMS reporting snapshots are available in HealthRankings.

Questions to ask about this nursing home

What does the CMS overall rating mean for Brookdale University Park Snf (al)?

CMS gives Brookdale University Park Snf (al) an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars in the data available in HealthRankings. The overall rating is based on CMS inputs including health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Families should use it as one starting point, not the only factor in choosing care.

What should families ask about staffing at Brookdale University Park Snf (al)?

CMS data shows a higher staffing rating (4 stars), but families should still ask how staffing varies by shift and resident need.

What should families review in the inspection history?

Detailed inspection records are not currently available in HealthRankings for this facility. Families should check CMS Care Compare or contact the facility directly to review recent inspection results and any related corrective actions.

How should families interpret quality measure ratings?

Quality measure ratings reflect CMS clinical quality measures, such as resident care outcomes reported through CMS data. Brookdale University Park Snf (al) has a 5-star quality measure rating in the current HealthRankings data. Families should review this alongside inspections, staffing, and direct conversations with the facility.

How does Brookdale University Park Snf (al) compare with nearby nursing homes?

HealthRankings lists nearby certified nursing homes so families can compare CMS ratings, staffing, inspection ratings, quality ratings, bed counts, and approximate distance. Nearby options are comparison points, not recommendations.

What does ownership type mean?

CMS lists Brookdale University Park Snf (al) as For Profit - Corporation. Ownership type describes the legal/operator structure reported in CMS data. It does not, by itself, determine quality, but families may want to ask who operates the facility and who is responsible for resident care oversight.

Where does the data on this page come from?

HealthRankings uses public CMS Provider Data Catalog data and related CMS nursing home datasets. Data may lag current facility conditions, so families should verify current information with CMS Care Compare and the facility.

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