CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0154232026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

501 University Park Drive · Birmingham, AL 35209 · Jefferson County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds66CMS provider file
Recent citation rows33current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-06-2782024-06-275
Cycle 22019-12-0532019-12-054
Cycle 32018-11-2062018-11-207
02 / CITATION DETAIL

33 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-04-08 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0602Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-25 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-04-08 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-06-12 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-06-12 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-06-12 · complaint
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0814Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-23
2024-06-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-23
2024-06-27 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-27 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-27 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-27 · FIREK0521Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2024-06-27 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26
2019-12-05 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-08
2019-12-05 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-08
2019-12-05 · HEALTHF0842Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-08
2019-12-05 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-10
2019-12-05 · FIREK0232Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-10
2019-12-05 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-10
2019-12-05 · FIREK0372Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2020-01-10
2018-11-20 · FIREE0007Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-01-03
2018-11-20 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-01-03
2018-11-20 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-24
2018-11-20 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-24
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATIONOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/23/2012
  • KAESTNER, HENRYIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/30/2025
  • KUSSOW, DAWNIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/30/2025
  • WHITE, CHADWICKIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/2025
  • CAPITAL ONE NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/13/2022
  • CAPITAL ONE NAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/13/2022
  • BAIER, LUCINDAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/09/2018
  • BOWMAN, KEVINIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2021
  • KAESTNER, HENRYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/21/2022
  • STENGLE, NIKOLASIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2025
  • WHITE, CHADWICKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/09/2018
  • STENGLE, NIKOLASIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/08/2025
  • AL BALAS, ALIANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/08/2020
  • BORNSTEIN, BRANDONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/22/2025
  • GANN, PATSYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/08/2025
  • KAESTNER, HENRYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2022
  • KUSSOW, DAWNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/23/2024
  • LA MARRE, KEVINIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/22/2017

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.90per resident day
RN hours0.74per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.61per resident day
Staff turnover44.6%CMS reported field
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