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Brookdale University Park

400 University Park Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
9.7
Review Score
55 reviews

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Becky - Family/friend
5.0
Review for Brookdale University Park

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.... Read more

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About the facility Brookdale University Park

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.

Community Services and Amenities

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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Senior Living Options Offered

Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Brookdale University Park400 University Park Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
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9.7
Review Score
55 reviews

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55 reviews
9.7

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5 star

57%

4 star

24%

3 star

10%

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2%

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10%

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.

How we score communities
Cleanliness

4.2

Friendliness

4.2

Meals & Dining

4.7

Care Services

4.0

Activities

4.2

Staff

5.0

Value for Cost

4.0

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5.0
Becky - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
October 6, 2023
Verified Review
Review for Brookdale University Park

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Memory Care
August 11, 2023
Verified Review
Definitely recommended

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
February 8, 2023
Verified Review
Community Tour

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.


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 15, 2022
Tour

Great experience, beautiful grounds, friendly staff. Great pizza in the Bistro. Great all levels of care.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
Visited Community

Staff greeting well, knowledge sales team (open and warm). Location is great with excellent activities being offered.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Memory Care
December 14, 2022

Nice visit, warm welcoming staff and sales team, wonderful memory care area.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
Tour Drop In

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

No data collected

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Melissa P - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022

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

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Angela V - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022

This was a great experience in a difficult time but we are happy we moved them here. Staff has been so helpful

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


4.0
Angela - Family/Friend
Independent Living
December 8, 2022
Verified Review
If You Love Your Loved Ones, Try the Brookdale Community

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

3


5.0
David P - Toured community
Memory Care
November 28, 2022
Verified Review

I toured this community and it seemed to be a good place. Friendly staff and cleanliness was good.


5.0
Penny L - Family/Friend
Memory Care
November 16, 2022
Verified Review
Excellent food!

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
September 12, 2022
Verified Review

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!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


4.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2022
Verified Review
Happy with our choice

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.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4.5

Care Services

4

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Debra M - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
April 27, 2022
Excellent Senior Living

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!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Carol B - Industry reviewer
Independent Living
April 27, 2022
Cozy, friendly, warm

A stately and charming atmosphere. Smiles, warmth and activities abound.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Pat H - Toured community
Independent Living
April 27, 2022
Residents are smiling

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


3.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 7, 2022
Verified Review
My Tour

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, 2022

Thank 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.


5.0
anonymous - Family/Friend
Assisted Living
January 26, 2022
Verified Review
Very positive experience

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.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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Brookdale University Park offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale University Park 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score.

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