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If you’re looking for a community that supports your independent lifestyle with a continuum of care, then Brookdale University Park is the home for you. Nestled on a secluded, lakefront property, our community features paved walking paths, courtyard gardens, and pet-friendly apartments. Residents enjoy frequent outings to local dining and shopping as well as walks around Samford University.
From independent living to assisted living services, memory care, and skilled nursing services, the care one needs is never far away. As a continuing care retirement community, residents can rest assured knowing that as their needs change, our wide range of care services encourage the ability to age in place. If any immediate medical needs arise, we’re located close to the Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. For an extra dose of peace of mind, our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency.
The activities, programs, and events on the community calendar offer inspiration for you to explore new hobbies and connect with fellow neighbors and friends. Whether you enjoy morning yoga classes, movie nights, practicing your short game on the putting green, gardening in the courtyard, or taking a jewelry making...
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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale University Park with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale University Park has 55 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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I would tell the friend that everyone we dealt with was wonderful. Brookdale was chosen because they had the apartment layout that my sister wanted and because everyone was so friendly.
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I would definitely recommend Brookdale University Park. The staff is very friendly and we feel we get honest helpful feedback from them. Though my mom is always wanting to "go home", she is satisfied and has become close to and comfortable with the staff. They are always coming to get her to take her to activities...which are always fun and well thought out. We do have additional hired help during the day, but that is just due to my mom's special needs. The food is fine, but my mom is just picky and doesn't always eat. She and my brother enjoy going out to eat, so I think she may just be a little spoiled (as well she should be). Bottom line, with all the different places we've tried, we would choose Brookdale University Park over all of the others.
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I liked Brookdale University Park. The facility was nice and had nice rooms. The food they served us that day was good. Our parents' needs changed after we toured though, and they just ended up needing something different.
Great experience, beautiful grounds, friendly staff. Great pizza in the Bistro. Great all levels of care.
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Staff greeting well, knowledge sales team (open and warm). Location is great with excellent activities being offered.
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Nice visit, warm welcoming staff and sales team, wonderful memory care area.
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Very nice staff, beautiful grounds. Love the fact you can age in place. We are looking at their memory care. Sales staff is so helpful and understanding and knowledgeable.
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Great visit sales team [name removed] was wonderful always available for calls and answering all our questions. We moved my dad in and are very happy
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This was a great experience in a difficult time but we are happy we moved them here. Staff has been so helpful
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I have lived here over 5 years and really enjoy this community and what it has to offer the residents. We have a wonderful activities director [Name Removed] that keeps up busy. Food is excellent and staff always finds a way.
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I would also make sure you know what you are looking for for care, and to make sure you are sold the correct care your loved one needs. The staff communication with the family is great and they are responsive. There are three meals served a day. It would be nice to see more diversity within the community's population.
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I toured this community and it seemed to be a good place. Friendly staff and cleanliness was good.
The nursing staff is wonderful. The food is exceptional. My mother raves about the food all the time. The quality of care is also excellent. They communicate with me regularly to apprise me of Mother's condition. I would definitely recommend Brookdale University Park to other families.
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The staff is really good to mom! They do a great job keeping her room clean and the activities are good. The financial office is easy to work with and even fax mom's invoice, which is so helpful. The only concern I have is the turnover, there has been a lot. My mom has told me "I feel fortunate that I can stay in a place like this", which really says it all to me!
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Brookdale University Park evaluated my mother and at first they said that she needed memory care but we got them to reevaluate and they went down to assisted living. We were happy with this choice because we knew she did not need memory care yet. They were more than willing to reevaluate and made it an easy process on the family. I would recommend them to others looking and already have. As long as she is happy and well cared for, we are happy as well.
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Very impressed with professionalism and friendliness of the staff every time I visit! Residents are all very happy! Would highly recommend this community for anyone looking for senior living!
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A stately and charming atmosphere. Smiles, warmth and activities abound.
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Took a tour and all residents were happy, complimentary and smiling. It showed that this community truly takes care of their residents and it shows. Very warm and inviting atmosphere from staff as well.
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Never called us back. We came for assisted living tour and they took us through memory care. It seemed more like a nursing home. Too far from my home.
Response from Brookdale University Park
March 14, 2022Thank you for taking the time to visit and provide feedback. Our staff is committed to providing the highest-quality service and care and we will share your feedback with our management team.
One of the main reasons we chose Brookdale University Park is because they offered therapy on site and had many contacts for other therapies that we may need. It was also the same floor that her room was on which made it easy for her to navigate. It was a positive experience and I would recommend them.
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