Brookdale University Park
2020 S Monroe St, Denver, CO 80210
Brookdale University Park offers independent living and assisted living near the University of Denver, CO, with hobbyist amenities and Porter Adventist Hospital about a mile away.
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Pet-Friendly
- University Park
Why Families Choose Brookdale University Park
- Independent living and assisted living near the University of Denver
- Woodworking shop and putting green, uncommon urban amenities
- Personalized Assisted Living model for tailored daily help
- Walkable to DU and the Newman Center for the Performing Arts
- AdventHealth Porter about a mile away
- Cafe and bistro, theater, arts studio, and salon
About Brookdale University Park
Brookdale University Park is a senior living community at 2020 South Monroe Street in the University Park neighborhood of Denver, offering independent living and assisted living near the University of Denver. Operated by Brookdale Senior Living, it pairs maintenance-free apartment living with hands-on help when a resident needs it, in a quiet residential pocket of south Denver. Residents often arrive in independent living and shift to assisted living over time without changing buildings.
Independent living covers the lifestyle side, with services and amenities on hand, while assisted living adds Brookdale's Personalized Assisted Living model, tailoring help with medications, bathing, and daily routines to each resident. The community does not operate a dedicated memory care neighborhood. Daily life leans into hobbies and culture: alongside the usual fitness center, library, theater, and arts and crafts studio, there is a woodworking shop and a putting green, amenities that are uncommon in an urban community.
A cafe and bistro, a salon, a private dining room, a porch, and a courtyard garden round out the spaces, and a piano and regular social events keep the calendar full. Scheduled transportation, a concierge, and guest suites handle the practical side. The community fits seniors who want to be near the University of Denver and its cultural life, with the reassurance that assisted living is available in the same building if needs grow.
It is private pay, so Medicaid is not accepted, and pet-friendly floor plans are available. The University Park location is a draw on its own, with the University of Denver campus and its Newman Center for the Performing Arts close, Washington Park is a short drive northwest, and the Colorado Boulevard retail corridor is minutes east. For medical care, AdventHealth Porter is about a mile away, an unusually short hop for an independent and assisted living community, with Interstate 25 a few minutes south.
As a Brookdale Senior Living community, Brookdale University Park offers a culturally connected south-Denver address, distinctive hobbyist amenities, and an independent-to-assisted-living path under one roof.
Environment
A senior living community in the quiet University Park neighborhood of south Denver, near the University of Denver. Indoor spaces include a fitness center, a library, a theater, an arts studio, a woodworking shop, and a cafe and bistro, with a porch, courtyard garden, and a putting green outside.
Services
Independent living plus assisted living using Brookdale's Personalized Assisted Living model, tailoring help with medications, bathing, and daily routines to each resident. There is no dedicated memory care neighborhood, and a therapy room and scheduled transportation support day-to-day needs.
Resident Experience
Hobbies anchor the calendar, from a woodworking shop and putting green to arts and crafts, a theater, and a piano, alongside fitness classes and social events. A cafe and bistro, a salon, and a private dining room handle meals and gatherings.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Brookdale University Park
For a senior who values being near the University of Denver and its cultural calendar, Brookdale University Park is a culturally connected choice with assisted living available in the same building as needs grow. The woodworking shop and putting green give it a hobbyist character most urban communities lack.
- Best for:
- Seniors who want a culturally connected DU-area address with independent living and assisted living available in one building.
- Consider if:
- There is no dedicated memory care here, and the community is private pay, so Medicaid is not accepted.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask how the move from independent to assisted living works, what the Personalized Assisted Living model includes, and which floor plans are open.
- Comparison:
- Many south-Denver communities are care-only or new-build; Brookdale University Park adds hobbyist amenities and a walkable DU-campus connection.
Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
Families consistently describe a varied activity calendar, attentive care as needs grow, and a smooth path from independent living into assisted living, with several multi-year resident tenures.
What People Like
- Varied, engaging activity calendar
- Smooth independent-to-assisted transition
- Attentive care as needs grow
- Welcoming, caring staff
- Long resident tenures
Things to consider
- No dedicated memory care on site
- Private pay only, so Medicaid is not an option
Reviews from Google
This is an Independent Living with Assisted Living apartment complex. We’ve been here ~8 months and there is a variety of activities so we’ve been making new friends. The staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable which is great as we’re new to Denver and Colorado. Food has…
It is a blessing to have Mom so well cared for at the Assisted Living community here. Mom started in the Independent Community at Brookdale for three + years. As her needs changed, the transition was made so easy and we couldn't be more impressed by the staff and amenities. Mom…
My mom moved to Brookdale in December 2022 after my dad passed away. We initially moved her into the independent living part of the building, and because of some cognitive issues have transitioned to her to assisted living earlier this year. These have been certainly difficult…
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…
My mother-in-law lived at Brookdale for four years before her passing. She was a resident of both the independent living and the assisted living facilities. She loved living there and the staff was the most warm, friendly, caring and professional of any that I have ever…
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Compare Brookdale University Park with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Denver, CO.
| Compared | Brookdale University ParkDenver, CO 4.5 (45) | MorningStar at Observatory ParkDenver, CO· 0.7 mi 5.0 (30) | Clermont ParkDenver, CO· 0.7 mi 4.6 (52) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $2900/mo | $5698/mo | $5374/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living, Independent Living | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing |
Total beds | 197 | 81 | 167 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Housing type | Community | CCRC | Community |
| View this community | View this community |
Brookdale University Park
Denver, CO
- Starting price
- $2900/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living
- Total beds
- 197
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
MorningStar at Observatory Park
Denver, CO· 0.7 mi
- Starting price
- $5698/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
- Total beds
- 81
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- CCRC
Clermont Park
Denver, CO· 0.7 mi
- Starting price
- $5374/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
- Total beds
- 167
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
2020 S Monroe St, Denver, CO 80210
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:AdventHealth Porter is about a mile away, an unusually short hop for an independent and assisted living community, with Denver Health roughly five miles north and Interstate 25 minutes away.
- Dining:The Old South Pearl and Colorado Boulevard dining corridors are minutes away, with University of Denver cafes and the Newman Center close by.
- Shopping:The Colorado Boulevard retail corridor is a few minutes east, with everyday shopping near the University of Denver.
The University Park neighborhood of south Denver, near the University of Denver and Washington Park, with quick access to Interstate 25 and Colorado Boulevard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What care does Brookdale University Park provide?
Brookdale University Park offers independent living and assisted living in one building near the University of Denver. It does not operate a dedicated memory care neighborhood.
How much does Brookdale University Park cost?
Independent living starts lower and assisted living higher, by apartment and level of help. A senior advisor can share the current rates for the support a resident needs.
Does Brookdale University Park accept Medicaid?
No, the community is private pay and does not accept Medicaid. A senior advisor can talk through private funds and long-term-care insurance options.
Where is Brookdale University Park?
At 2020 South Monroe Street in the University Park neighborhood of south Denver, near the University of Denver. AdventHealth Porter is about a mile away.
Can a resident move from independent to assisted living here?
Yes. Many residents start in independent living and shift to assisted living in the same building as needs grow, using Brookdale's Personalized Assisted Living model.
What dining is offered?
A cafe and bistro plus restaurant-style and private dining, with accommodations for special diets.
What activities and amenities stand out?
A woodworking shop and a putting green set it apart, alongside an arts studio, a theater, a piano, a fitness center, and a full calendar of classes and social events.
Is Brookdale University Park pet-friendly?
Yes, pet-friendly floor plans are available. A senior advisor can review the current pet guidelines for your situation.
Who operates Brookdale University Park?
It is run by Brookdale Senior Living, a national senior living operator, near the University of Denver.
How do we arrange a tour?
Send your details through the form on this page and a senior advisor will reach out to set up a tour and discuss floor plans and pricing.
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