Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center, Birmingham
300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 · 1.7 mi
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality3/5
- 143 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Birmingham, AL · CMS Data August 2026
Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)
How Does Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) Rate?
Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) is a 66-bed for-profit nursing home in Birmingham, AL. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on June 27, 2024, cited 8 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 8
- Certified beds
- 66
501 University Park Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.1 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.6 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 45% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 27% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | June 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 8 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 6 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 11% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 29% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.7% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 4.4% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 0.0% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.0% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 66 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 63 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | BKD ALABAMA SNF LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING (12 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare |
| First certified | September 2002 |
| Setting | Part of a continuing care retirement community |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Alabama's Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (334-242-5753) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Alabama.
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