University Place

Linda Gass

Apr 2026

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University Place is an amazing facility. The staff are very caring, friendly, and concerned about your loved ones. My husband was in the memory care unit admitted for permanent placement. He received all therapies while there. There are always activities for the residents. Sure felt like home. He has done so well that he just returned home to live. That was not the original plan. I am a nurse and visit many facilities in my travels as a hospice nurse and I highly recommend University Place as one of the best.

Emily Goodwin

Feb 2025

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No. Do not take your loved one here. At least not to the assisted living/nursing home wing. I cannot speak for the independent living apartments. They will never have enough staff to adequately handle the needs of the residents. The place is extremely expensive as well. It looks great from the outside, but the minute you leave your loved one there who knows how often they will have an aid come in to check on them. It could be twice a day or less. If your loved one cannot ask for dinner, they may not receive it. It could be 1-3 hours after everyone else, if they do. If your loved one needs full assistance to eat, use the bathroom, walk, etc. considered them last on the list, everyday. Honestly. If your loved one is placed at the end of a hallway, that’s bad news too. Your family does not deserve to go to somewhere where the turnover rate of aids is VERY high. That means it is hard for them to build relationships with the residents. If your loved one is very independent then the independent living apartments could be a good fit for them. Otherwise, do not take your loved one here. If your loved one has to be put on hospice while here that’s even worse. There will be a constant back-and-forth of nurses/aids saying “that’s hospice’s job” and hospice saying “that’s the facility’s job”, therefore leaving your loved one neglected. Unfortunately, there are not many options in West Lafayette I hear are better, but from our experience this facility was not what it appeared to be from the outside. The online ratings were also deceiving. You are better off hiring an in-home nurse and paying $15-20/hour to receive house cleaning, errand running, etc. in addition to the 24-hour care needed for your loved one.

Ed Geswein

Jan 2024

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My brother and his wife have been residents of University Place in West Lafayette for over a year. Many of their experiences in this new phase of life have been acceptable. But I feel compelled to say that the food service that they have been given has been much below acceptable standards. We understand that the food service at this facility is outsourced to Unidine. Many residents in this facility are very upset with the basic quality of food and the unskilled serving staff. It certainly does not warrant the name "Fransciscan".

Channing Blickenstaff

Nov 2022

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My wife and I have been residents of University Place since its opening in May, 2003. It is a continuing-care facility with independent living, assisted living, memory support, and health care services all under one roof-- a convenient arrangement to provide for changing needs as one ages. It is small enough to enable a warm and friendly community spirit among residents and staff; yet it is owned and overseen by a service corporation with considerable experience and financial resources, providing a reassuring amount of stability. The building, attractive and well appointed, is situated in a pastoral location adjoining a municipal nature preserve, with many walking trails nearby through wooded areas. The staff, both managerial and hourly, is consistently well chosen: capable and dedicated. There are numerous enrichment activities provided, both religious and secular; hobbies are encouraged (e.g., there is a well-equipped woodworking shop), strong pastoral support is always available; and quality dining service is a continuing priority. A close relationship with nearby Purdue University provides access to expertise of many kinds, and the surrounding university town of West Lafayette--along with its sister city of Lafayette--offers many cultural, entertainment, and sports venues. We can unequivocally recommend University Place as an outstanding choice for quality retirement living.

Beth Purkhiser

Nov 2021

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University Place in West Lafayette seems like a safe, friendly, and happy place for my mom. They have a lot of activities from which to choose, and bring in a lot of entertainment (I am involved in musical groups that play there) when possible. I like that residents can stay inside the same building through advancing, life-altering health issues.