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Brookdale University Park

2020 S Monroe St

4.4(48 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$3,225/mo
Total units
233
Emergency response
24/7 call-button system for emergencies
Hospice support
Partners with several hospice agencies on-site
Transportation
Van transport plus nearby RTD bus and light rail
In-home care option
Offers separate in-home caregiving support service

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe Brookdale University Park as a caring, well-run community where staff—especially the assisted living team led by Rosalie—go out of their way to support residents through health declines, transitions, and end-of-life care. Long-term residents and families report years of positive experiences, though a handful of reviews raise concerns about food quality, maintenance, and one serious complaint about care and safety.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly praised for compassionate, attentive care
  • Smooth transitions from independent to assisted living
  • Quick response to medical emergencies
  • Long-tenured leadership under health and wellness director
  • Residents and families stay for many years
  • Convenient transportation via van, RTD bus, and light rail

The Bad

  • Several reviewers found food quality inconsistent or overcooked
  • Multiple mentions of maintenance issues like broken elevators or AC
  • One report of understaffing and neglect concerns in assisted living
  • One reviewer noted rising costs for independent living

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About Brookdale University Park

In an upscale gated community in Homewood, just south of downtown Birmingham, our campus is luxury retirement living at its best. Our campus is located right across the street from the Shades Valley Greenway along scenic Shades Creek, as well as Samford University. Plus, you’ll have easy access to some of Birmingham’s best shops and restaurants, including the Summit, Crestline and Mountain Brook Villages, right here in our neighborhood.

Our campus is all about supporting your independent lifestyle where you can live your best life. We’ll take care of the chores so you can focus on the fun! Do you want to practice your golf swing? Check out our putting green. Or start your morning with coffee on the patio and then head to the fitness center for a yoga class or a walk on the greenway. Or maybe you want to join a card game in the activity room. What are you waiting for? You’ve earned this worry-free lifestyle where you can do more of what you love to do.

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Reviews

4.4overall · 48 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (45) · 3.3★ on Yelp (3) · Yelp page ↗

Evan Anderson

Mar 2026

via Google

I was dared to review this place. I know absolutely nothing about it.

Julie Riffle

Jun 2025

via Google

We cannot say enough good things about Brookdale University Park. It was our mother's home the final 2-1/2 years of her life, first in her beautiful independent living apartment, with its view of both the Rockies and downtown Denver, and later, following a decline in her heath and physical capabilities, in a lovely assisted living studio apartment. We did not know what to expect when we moved her to assisted living, but we soon came to realize our mom was in the place she was supposed to be. Overseen by Rosalie Corral, the Health and Wellness Director, and Ana Ramirez, Rosalie's right-hand person, the entire AL staff and the housekeeping staff, provided excellent, personalized care and kind attention that demonstrated to use every day that our mom was being care for by people who treated her as they would want their own family member to be care for. On the afternoon our mom passed away, when we pushed her call button for the final time, every member of the AL staff who was available came to Mom's bedside. Rosalie had a job to do, but everyone else just came in to say their final goodbyes and to be there for us. There were many hugs and tears. It meant so much to us to know that our mom was so loved. Thank you Brookdale University Park.

Karl Jaeckel

May 2025

via Google

Brookdale has been a good fit for my dad for nearly nine years. He lived at the Tamarac facility until January 2025 at which time my family agreed that he needed a bit of supervision, and so we moved him to the assisted living section at University Park. University Park is a bright and cheery place and makes a good first impression. Dad is very comfortable in his studio apartment. There is a built-in desk area, a bathroom with walk-in shower, a refrigerator and two windows which overlook an outdoor sitting area. We were able to bring in a surprising amount of his furniture, including his double bed. He is just steps away from the dining room, and the food is more than ample. The staff are all cordial, and they treat Dad with respect. They come in daily to put on and take off his compression socks, and he gets weekly laundry service and a change of bedding. Dad takes part in a morning exercise program, and other activities are available. In nice weather, one staffer takes residents to an outdoor patio for a ball-toss game. Some residents enjoy watching television on a big screen TV in the lobby, and occasionally entertainment groups come to perform. The assisted living area—staff and residents—are very much a family. All work together for the common good. I frequently stop in and chat with the manager, who is always welcoming. Someone is available 24/7 in case emergency situations arise. All Dad needs to do is press the call button around his neck. In recent weeks, his health has declined, and so we decided to bring in hospice care, and Brookdale is fine with that. They work with several different hospice agencies here in Denver. Dad will be able to stay where he is, and hospice services will come to him. No relocation is necessary. We are all pleased that Dad is where he is. Thank you, Brookdale!

Ken White

May 2025

via Google

My father moved from independent living to assisted living and it has been a great move for him. The staff is so caring and helpful. Dad is very happy there.

DOTTIE PRON

May 2025

via Google

care is outstanding. staff is always friendly and helpful. when help is needed there is a quick response. the staff is always respectful to me and others. the facility is kept clean and the dining area is pleasant.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brookdale University Park cost?

Published pricing at Brookdale University Park starts around $3,225 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection — contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Brookdale University Park located?

Brookdale University Park is located at 2020 S Monroe St in Denver, Colorado.

What do families say about Brookdale University Park?

Most reviewers describe Brookdale University Park as a caring, well-run community where staff—especially the assisted living team led by Rosalie—go out of their way to support residents through health declines, transitions, and end-of-life care. Long-term residents and families report years of positive experiences, though a handful of reviews raise concerns about food quality, maintenance, and one serious complaint about care and safety.

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