Birmingham, AL

Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL

(205) 870-0786

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

66

Certified beds

Average residents

55

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Brookdale Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2002-09-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.88

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.17

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.80

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

27%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.0
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.8
1.1 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.8%
91.3%
5.5 pts better
93.4%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.8%
5.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
3.4%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
5.3%
0.2 pts better
5.4%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.6%
24.9%
1.7 pts worse
19.6%
7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.9%
22.8%
4.9 pts better
16.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.6%
0.6 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.8%
14.8%
2 pts better
16.3%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.3%
13.4%
8.1 pts better
14.9%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
2.6%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.2%
13.5%
9.7 pts worse
19.8%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
5.7%
0.4 pts worse
5.1%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.3%
84.3%
7 pts better
81.7%
9.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.5%
11.5%
About the same
12.0%
0.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
2.1%
1.7 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.3%
80.3%
12 pts better
79.7%
12.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.6%
24.5%
2.9 pts better
23.9%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-12-05 · Fire 2019-12-05

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-11-20 · Fire 2018-11-20

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-07-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2020-01-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2020-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2019-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2019-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2019-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-01-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-07-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-07-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2020-01-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2020-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-05

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2020-01-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2018-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2018-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2018-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2018-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2018-12-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-11-20

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2018-12-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Brookdale Senior Living Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 9 facilities 2005-11-22
Al Balas, Alian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-08-08
Bornstein, Brandon

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-07-22
Capital One Na

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 8 facilities 2022-10-13
Capital One Na

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 8 facilities 2022-10-13
Gann, Patsy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-08-08
Kaestner, Henry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2022-03-01
Kussow, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2024-07-23
La Marre, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2017-01-22
Munoz, Anna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2024-04-05
Pippen, Princess

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-07-22
Stengle, Nikolas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2025-11-08
Stengle, Nikolas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2025-11-08
White, Chadwick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-03-09

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