Anon
Apr 2026
this is a great place to go to if you love staff that has no idea what they’re doing! Incompetent is the only way to describe their staff. They don’t check on their patients as often as they’re supposed to
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Reviews of University Village are mixed, with some families praising the welcoming staff and smooth move-in experience, while others report serious concerns about staff competence and upkeep of the grounds. The community offers a continuum of care from independent cottages to skilled nursing, established since 1974.
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University Village Retirement Community is a senior living community in Tulsa, Oklahoma offering Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 35 reviews.
University Village Retirement Community in Tulsa, Oklahoma offers independent cottages and apartments, assisted living, and rehab and nursing services designed to support residents across varying levels of care needs.
The community emphasizes wellness and healthy aging through its Wellness Lifestyle programs, which take a multidimensional approach addressing social, occupational, emotional, physical, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being. Fitness programs and nutritious dining options are central to daily life, encouraging residents to maintain independence and quality of life as their needs evolve.
Residents have access to diverse recreational and enrichment programs that allow them to continue existing hobbies or explore new interests. Activities include volunteering with local charities, playing games with neighbors, dining out, attending movies, and participating in exercise classes. The community's programming ensures that life here offers consistent engagement and variety.
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Anon
Apr 2026
this is a great place to go to if you love staff that has no idea what they’re doing! Incompetent is the only way to describe their staff. They don’t check on their patients as often as they’re supposed to
Owen Livers
Feb 2026
Nice place, pretty big layout. Definitely get your steps in. Everyone was really nice, the residents were content. Thank you Ms. Faye for the lunch ticket. Like to thank you all for letting me be a guest.
Charlie Redding
Oct 2025
I've recently helped a family move to UV. Rusty and Trevor, Thank You for all you have done to help this family feel welcomed. You truly did a great job during the move-in. Charlie Redding, M.ED., CDP Advisor Next Level Senior Advisors
Knox Mcneil
May 2024
Excellent establishment! Staff was welcoming! My favorite was the chapel and fine dining room!
Meagan Sharp
Aug 2019
My grandmother had lived here for over 9 years and the quality keeps plumiting.... I have called and left messages and she has as well Wasps on front porch all of the time, overgrown grass front and back yard and for WEEKS NOW... huge tree branches down and dangling in the back yard!!! She can not enjoy the front nor the back of the house, not to mention it's just falling apart!
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 21 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Dec 27, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 27, 2024
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 27, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2024
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, 2024
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 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 20, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2021
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 2, 2021
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 6, 2021
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2021
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2021
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 16, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2021
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 Village Retirement Community offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
University Village Retirement Community is located at 8555 South Lewis Avenue in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Reviews of University Village are mixed, with some families praising the welcoming staff and smooth move-in experience, while others report serious concerns about staff competence and upkeep of the grounds. The community offers a continuum of care from independent cottages to skilled nursing, established since 1974.
University Village Retirement Community had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 21 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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