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Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)

501 University Park Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 · (205) 870-0786 · 66 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 223 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Questions to take to Brookdale University Park SNF (Al)

  • The published staff-turnover figure is 44.6%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Brookdale Senior Living, a group operating 12 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $530,908 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.5/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.90 (Alabama median: 3.88). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 3.61. Nursing staff turnover: 45%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 17 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2024-06-27Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. FHealthcorrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-27Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-27Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Ecomplaintcorrected 2024-06-12
2024-06-27Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-08
2024-06-27Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-07-25
2024-06-27Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-04-08
2024-06-27Implement 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. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-12
2024-06-27Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-12

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATIONDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/23/2012
KAESTNER, HENRYIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/30/2025
KUSSOW, DAWNIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/30/2025
WHITE, CHADWICKIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/27/2025
BAIER, LUCINDAManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/09/2018
BOWMAN, KEVINManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2021
KAESTNER, HENRYManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/21/2022
STENGLE, NIKOLASManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/08/2025
WHITE, CHADWICKManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/09/2018
STENGLE, NIKOLASCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/08/2025
AL BALAS, ALIANOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/08/2020
BORNSTEIN, BRANDONOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/22/2025
GANN, PATSYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/08/2025
KAESTNER, HENRYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/01/2022
KUSSOW, DAWNOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/23/2024
LA MARRE, KEVINOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/22/2017
MUNOZ, ANNAOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 04/05/2024
PIPPEN, PRINCESSOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/22/2025
STENGLE, NIKOLASOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/08/2025
WHITE, CHADWICKOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/09/2018

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Brookdale University Park SNF (Al) — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 015423), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/brookdale-university-park-snf-al-birmingham-al/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 015423. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.