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Reviewers generally describe University Retirement Community as a warm, high-quality Life Plan Community in Davis, praising the caring staff and effective physical/occupational therapy. One family member noted a serious gap in following through on a resident's escalating pain complaints, which had lasting physical effects, even though day-to-day caregivers were described as excellent.
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University Retirement Community is a senior living community in Davis, California offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 14 reviews.
University Retirement Community (URC) is an independent living community with on-site healthcare in Davis, California, operated as a Life Plan Community. The community offers independent living residences and access to healthcare services as residents' needs change.
The community features a range of spacious apartments with one to three bedrooms, each with private balconies, as well as single-story freestanding cottages available in two- or three-bedroom styles with up to 1,565 square feet.
Located in Davis, URC positions residents within a welcoming community known for its natural landscapes. The community's proximity to UC Davis allows residents to engage with the energy and activity of collegiate life, with opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs.
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Help Me Choose4.4overall · 14 ratings combined
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David Richardson
Jul 2023
I have flown in to visit my parents at the University Retirement Community on many occasions. Whether they were residing in Independent Living or Mom in Assisted Living, I am very impressed with the quality of the staff working at University Retirement. So many genuinely pleasant, helpful and professional staff in one place is really quite amazing find. I fly home with the satisfaction of knowing Mom is happily cared for in such good hands.
Joel Mandel
Jan 2021
Now that I'm used to living at home and I realize how much strength and stamina I lost while at URC, I must removie one Star. Despite numerous complaints about my very painful swollen knee to nursing and medical staff, nothing was done until my knee was so swollen that it hardly bent. Then they put me on bed rest for the next month. My muscles atrophied and at six months post surgery I still cannot walk more than 15 minutes without needing a lie down. The nursing staff and caregivers were GREAT but the underlying weakness has left me in a very difficult situation in my quality of life. I wish I had pushed harder to get appropriate, timely care. ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m rehabilitating my knee here at URC following a total knee replacement. This is the second time I’ve come to URC for post-surgical rehabilitation and I recommend this facility without any reservations. All the staff care about helping people heal. They are uniformly kind and helpful. It feels like family! It is an extraordinary experience. I feel safe and well cared for. During this pandemic they have had NO corona virus infections. That is quite amazing and speaks to the dedication of the staff. The Physical And Occupational Therapy is great. This is all I could ask for.
Cristovao Dacosta
Mar 2017
I live next door to URC (at Shasta Point) another first class Retirement place. URC it is indeed a great place to be.
William Mielenz
Jun 2016
Everything about URC is high class and high quality. If you ever need a great haircut in the Davis area, go to Jaimie in the Salon in URC.
oliver messiaen
May 2013
We recently had the opportunity to spend a weekend trying out this community. We're almost 61 and thinking of our options not too far down the road. There is a great deal to be said for making a move sooner than later when it becomes too difficult, and one can maximize their investment into the community by starting at a younger age. I first heard of the notion of a early move from a resident of the Portland branch of this community who was in his early 60s. I believe more baby boomers will consider this option at a younger age and change the concept of a retirement home as a place for people in their 70s and 80s. We are looking for community for our later years and a place where we can be cared for if needed. University Retirement home is actively seeking to begin serving a younger population and so solicited our feedback with great interest. Although most of the people there are currently 70 and above, we noted that they were actively engaged in conversation in the dining room. Our host was an active tennis player in his 80s. Clearly this is a vital, caring community. We especially enjoyed the indoor pool and the special treatment we received as guests. Troy Martin, the marketing director, deserves 5 stars for his attention to our comments and hospitality.
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 15, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 23, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 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 Oct 6, 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, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2025
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2025
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 1, 2025
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 Mar 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 5, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 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 Jul 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 5, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2022
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 17, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 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.
University Retirement Community offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
University Retirement Community is located at 1515 Shasta Drive in Davis, California.
Reviewers generally describe University Retirement Community as a warm, high-quality Life Plan Community in Davis, praising the caring staff and effective physical/occupational therapy. One family member noted a serious gap in following through on a resident's escalating pain complaints, which had lasting physical effects, even though day-to-day caregivers were described as excellent.
University Retirement Community had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 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.
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