Brookdale University Park

Brookdale University Park sits at 400 University Park Drive in Birmingham, AL, and offers a range of senior living options, so folks can move in when they're active and stay as they need more help, which some people call "aging in place," and there's independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and even hospice and palliative care, so you'll find different kinds of support under one roof. The community is pet-friendly, with apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, and there's a secure environment, which helps keep residents with memory issues safe and gives everyone peace of mind, plus there's an emergency alert system in place.

The place has paved walking paths, courtyard gardens with flowers, and landscaped outdoor areas with views of Shades Creek, and inside you'll see a grand staircase, reception area, library with comfortable seats, business center, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, fitness center, chapel, dining room with chandeliers and formal table settings, along with a cafe-bistro where you can sit and visit. They offer flexible dining options, and chefs work on menus to keep meals nutritious and enjoyable, which a lot of residents seem to appreciate, and there are lots of activities, like bingo, yoga, educational programs, movie nights, social gatherings, outings to local dining or shops, fitness classes, and creative pursuits for those who like to keep busy.

Brookdale University Park supports people who need help with daily activities such as bathing, getting dressed, or managing medication, and care plans are personalized to fit each person, so nobody feels like just another number, and the staff is available around the clock if someone needs help at any hour, which can give residents and families peace of mind. The continuum of care means you might move from independent or assisted living to memory care or skilled nursing without needing to leave the community you already know, and there are resources for lifestyle planning and caregiver support, along with therapy programs tailored for specific needs. The memory care communities have specialized programs and a secure setting to help people with confusion or a history of wandering, and there's extra support for emotional and cognitive well-being.

You'll find plenty of chances to meet new people in the "Active Adult/55+ Communities," as well as in programs under "Continuing Care Retirement Communities," and there are always new events and daily activities filling up the calendar. Pets are welcome in the apartments, which makes the place feel more like home for animal lovers, and you'll see residents out walking or just enjoying a quiet morning in the gardens. Several health and safety features have been added specifically for senior living, including a clinic on-site and at-home care for those who want to stay in their apartments but need a bit more help.

The Sales & Marketing Director is Amy McFarlin, and if you're looking up information online, the website is www.brookdale.com, where you can learn more about these features, signature programs, and other options for senior services at Brookdale University Park.

Brookdale University Park is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.