Janelle Johnson
Jun 2026
Great staff: attentive to residents & their guests. Food is plentiful & snacks available between meals.
University Nursing Center
1564 S University Blvd4.9(30 ratings)
Part of American Senior Communities · 104 communities · 4.1★ average
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 75
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 75
- Inspections
- View history (45 citations)
- Memory care setting
- Secured memory care neighborhood for dementia residents
- Hospice partnership
- Hospice care delivered via local hospice company partnerships
- Respite care availability
- Short-term respite stays offered for family caregivers
- On-site therapy services
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe University Nursing Center as a clean, professional skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are attentive and caring toward both residents and visitors. Reviewers frequently mention positive rehab experiences, good food, and a warm, family-like atmosphere, with several praising specific staff members and leadership by name.
The Good
- Staff described as caring, attentive, and friendly
- Praised for cleanliness and pleasant smell
- Positive short-term rehab outcomes reported by multiple reviewers
- Good food quality and snacks available between meals
- Executive director specifically praised for engagement with residents
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
University Nursing Center is a senior living community in Upland, Indiana offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Memory Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 30 reviews.
About University Nursing Center
University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana offers short-term rehabilitation, memory care, long-term care, respite care, hospice care, and outpatient therapy services. The community is designed to serve seniors with varying care needs, from those recovering from hospitalization to those requiring ongoing medical support.
Short-term rehabilitation at University Nursing Center focuses on helping residents restore abilities following stroke, cardiovascular difficulties, orthopedic surgery, and other debilitating conditions. The program includes physical, occupational, and speech/language therapies delivered by an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and social workers. Services encompass wound care, fall prevention, mobility training, strength-building wellness programs, and aerobic conditioning designed to help residents return home safely with improved independence and quality of life.
The community's memory care program provides a structured, research-based approach utilizing a person-centered, wellness-based model for individuals experiencing Alzheimer's disease or other forms of memory loss. The program focuses on maintaining a secure environment where residents have a sense of belonging and meaning through meaningful daily activities built on four domains of wellness.
Long-term care is available for those who need assistance with daily tasks due to illness, injury, frailty, or other limitations. Licensed nurses, specially-trained health care aides, and an interdisciplinary care team provide services including social services, activities, physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents maintain the highest level of independence possible in home-like, secure settings.
The community also offers respite care for caregivers needing short-term placement for family members, allowing primary caregivers time to travel, work, or recover from illness or surgery. Hospice and palliative care services are available in partnership with local hospice companies, providing skilled nursing care, pain management, spiritual and bereavement counseling, and support for both patients and families. Outpatient therapy services combine trained therapists with the latest technologies to address mobility, pain management, and post-operative care needs.
Types of Care at University Nursing Center
Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of University Nursing Center
4.9overall · 30 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (30)
Trent Baker
Jan 2026
I really enjoyed my father staying here for a month, as well as he did! This place is very professional, very clean, and very personable. The staff are very caring, as well as friendly. The residents seemed comfortable, and taken care of as well. The executive director Rachel, seems to really care for the facility, and all the residents! Hands down 5 star.
Linda Smith
Jan 2026
My mom was there for a rehab to home she absolutely loved it there she said the food was incredible and the staff was amazing
Leah Correthers
Nov 2025
I love the staff here and truly appreciate the warm welcome I receive during each visit. I’m always greeted kindly by the ED and other team members, and the residents seem genuinely happy to be here. Keep up the great work, UNC!
Ron Stewart
Aug 2025
My mother spent 2 weeks at University Nursing Center to recover from a bad fall. The staff and management at this facility is incredible! They are attentive, friendly, and very professional. My mother greatly enjoyed the stay, and UNC will be our top choice again should the need ever arise.
Government Inspection History
13 inspection visits in the last three years, 45 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 24, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2026
Feb 20, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2026
Oct 10, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 7, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 31, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 31, 2025
Sep 9, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 8, 2025
Jul 22, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 5, 2025
Feb 25, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 10, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 2, 2024
Oct 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024
May 14, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2024
Nov 20, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard6 citations
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2023
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 4, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does University Nursing Center offer?
University Nursing Center offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is University Nursing Center located?
University Nursing Center is located at 1564 S University Blvd in Upland, Indiana.
What do families say about University Nursing Center?
Families describe University Nursing Center as a clean, professional skilled nursing and rehab community where staff are attentive and caring toward both residents and visitors. Reviewers frequently mention positive rehab experiences, good food, and a warm, family-like atmosphere, with several praising specific staff members and leadership by name.
How did University Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
University Nursing Center had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 45 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit University Nursing Center?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with University Nursing Center and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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