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Brookdale University Park

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2020 S Monroe St, South Denver · Denver, CO 8021040 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CO CDPHE — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 45 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Brookdale University Park is highly regarded for its compassionate, long-tenured staff and successful transitions from independent to assisted living. However, families should be aware of reported inconsistencies in dining quality and should ask management about their current maintenance response protocols to ensure timely repairs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

45 reviews on Google
Brookdale University Park is widely praised for its compassionate, long-tenured staff and supportive environment for residents transitioning from independent to assisted living. While many families express deep gratitude for the care provided, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding food quality consistency and occasional maintenance or operational lapses.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms8.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive care staff
  • Strong leadership in the assisted living unit
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Smooth transition between independent and assisted living

Concerns

  • Inconsistent food quality and variety (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Maintenance delays for building amenities (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 47 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

7%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the leadership and the attentive care staff here; how does the management team stay involved with the residents' daily needs?
  • 2Since we are looking for a seamless move, could you tell us more about how the transition works for someone moving from independent living into assisted living?
  • 3What does a typical weekly menu look like, and are there ways for residents to provide feedback on food variety or request special dietary options?
  • 4How does the maintenance team prioritize repairs for building amenities to ensure everything is always in top shape for the residents?
  • 5Can you walk us through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily social activities or community outings are currently popular among the residents here?

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Key Review Excerpts

The longevity of the caregiver team working in assisted-living speaks volumes to the leadership provided by Rosalie.

Assisted living family member · 2025★★★★★

My 96-year-old mother spent 12 years living at Brookdale University Park, first independently and then in assisted living (AL). The community was engaged and supportive, the staff helpful and caring.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I’m an assisted living resident at brookdale University Park Denver and I have to say I’m very happy the care that you receive here or that we receive I should say is excellent. The caregivers always have a smile and are willing to go above and beyond every day.

Assisted living resident · 2025★★★★★
Source: 45 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment

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1deficiencies
Dec 17, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Sep 3, 2024Complaint
N/A0000 & 1110

A relicensure survey with complaint #CO35408 was completed on 9/3/24. A deficiency was cited. Based on record review, observation, and interview, the residence failed to make a sanitary environment available, either directly or indirectly through a resident agreement, affecting four of four sample residents.Findings include1. References The residence' s September 2024 resident agreement read in part, the residence will in good effort provide the care and services indicated in the resident' s care plan. 2. Record Review Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 1/20/22 with diagnoses of benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms and dementia. A care plan, dated 4/29/24, read in part the resident was incontinent of bladder and bowel. Resident #1 required assistance with incontinence products and toileting needs. According to the incontinence product instructions on the package, wearing multiple incontinence products at one time could cause leaks and skin damage. There was similar deficient practice for Resident #3, #5 and #7.3. Interviews On 9/3/24 at 9:26 a.m., Staff #1 stated she often saw that Resident #1 had two incontinence products on him. She stated some staff place two incontinence products on residents who had higher care needs such as Residents #3 and #5. On 9/3/24 at 11:36 a.m., Resident #3 stated staff usually placed two incontinence products on her every time they assisted her with toileting. On 9/3/24 at 11:45 a.m., Resident #5 stated when staff assisted her with toileting, they always put two incontinence products on at a time except for the morning of 9/3/24.On 9/3/24 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Staff #5 stated she often saw that staff had placed two incontinence products on Resident #1 and Resident #3 at 6:00 a.m., the beginning of her shift. She also stated that throughout the day when she went to check on the residents, they had more than one incontinence product on them. She acknowledged that placing two incontinence products on residents was unsafe.On 9/3/24 at 2:02 p.m., the health and wellness director (HWD) stated she was unaware staff placed more than one incontinence ..

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