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Brookdale Pensacola

8700 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

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About the community

About Brookdale Pensacola

Find passionate caregivers, reliable support, and plenty of charm when you reside at Brookdale Pensacola. Located just a few short blocks from West Florida Hospital right near the Gulf of Mexico, you can find all of the charming characteristics of home — and more — at Brookdale Pensacola. Here, residents' individual needs are prioritized and their independence is preserved through tailored care plans. Trained…

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Family and resident feedback

3.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews

Overall rating from Published source. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

The residence is spacious, nicely decorated, and well-thought-out, as are the apartments. Everything looked clean and smelled fresh. The Staff that we met were cheerful and pleasant; the residents seemed happy. The building has an enclosed patio with access to a nicely landscaped courtyard, where some turtles reside; apparently, the residents enjoy feeding and watching them. Overall, it appeared to be a really nice place to live.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Stacie MOctober 13, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Review for Brookdale Pensacola

Well the staff are ok. The place is kind of clean. They do have a bug problem but they are working on that. My Aunt has lost of food restrictions. Lactose intolerant IBS with cramps. And gluten intolerant. So the food is a big issue! Have started looking at nursing facilities. For my Aunt she's 96. They do try and get her out of her room. But she doesn't want to leave her room. She basically has giving up on life. I see her most every day. And I have hired someone to come in on weekends so I can take a break. And s…

AnonymousOctober 6, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

It was very nice, but my bar was set low. I was coming from The Residence, which looks like an institution compared to breakdown. It looks like a home.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
ColleenSeptember 29, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Absolutely fantastic!

Brookdale was excellent. They are really great people. From this first meeting to the final departure, they were loving and caring. I'm so thankful for their thoughtfulness toward me and my family and so grateful for taking such good care of mom.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Steven FSeptember 23, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

The manager was very friendly and answered all questions presented to her. We toured the facility & we’re impressed with the warm surroundings & the staff all appeared to be friendly with the people they attended to. We were shown the model suite & although it seemed a tad small, we were okay with it as my mother would be staying there for a short 10 day stay. One thing I liked was the walk-in shower, it had no step up which is much safer for my 98 yr old mother.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
David BAugust 26, 2026Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Everyone in the front office is inspiring in their enthusiasm for the care of their residents. Overall it is clean though somewhat dated - they anticipate new paint in the halls and common areas and then expect the flooring in those areas to also be replaced/updated. They maintain that their focus is on making the resident feel at home and cared for. All the staff we met were friendly and seemed to genuinely care for their charges.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
C D HAugust 19, 2026Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Brookdale
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Bible Study Group
  • Wii Bowling
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Dances
  • Happy Hour
  • Christian Services
  • Activities On-site
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Community Service Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Protestant Services
  • Gardening Club
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Book Club
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Walking Club
  • Bridge Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Beauty Salon
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required