University Pines by Sky Active Living
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Pensacola, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

University Pines by Sky Active Living

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Pensacola, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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University Pines by Sky Active Living accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of University Pines by Sky Active Living

Located a mere five miles from the tranquil shores of Escambia Bay, University Pines offers a sanctuary of independent senior living in Pensacola, Florida. This vibrant retirement community beckons to those seeking an independent lifestyle amidst the Sunshine State’s radiant warmth. At University Pines, fostering a deep sense of belonging, safety, and well-being is paramount, creating an environment where residents thrive.

Convenience meets culture at University Pines, where essential amenities are easily accessible. Culture enthusiasts can delve into dynamic exhibits at the Pensacola Museum of Art, a mere 10 miles away in the city’s lively downtown. For those with a penchant for coastal beauty, University Pines is within a short drive of the area’s most pristine sandy stretches, including Avalon Beach, a cherished sanctuary for sea turtles, herons, and majestic bald eagles, as well as the renowned Pensacola Beach with its inviting sugary sands. From leisurely strolls along the bay to immersing in cultural treasures, University Pines invites seniors to embrace life’s golden years with boundless joy and vitality. Whether basking in the sun or exploring the vibrant pulse of Pensacola’s downtown, residents are encouraged to seize each moment with zest and enthusiasm.

(850) 478-4600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 26.0% Above FL avg. ▲ 26.0% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.3% Above FL avg. ▲ 42.3% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 18.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 18.2% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 26.1% Below FL avg. ▼ 26.1% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
Rank #143 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
-6%

0 of 1 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend Total Nursing is +21% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 16m per day ▲ 21% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at University Pines by Sky Active Living

Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate
89.5% Rank #125 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
41 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #483 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 483rd out of 1485 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 183
Employees 177
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 2.29:1
55% better than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 76
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 53,627

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 65
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2.2%

1,191 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6506521,81892100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse330337,90492100%7.2
Registered Nurse130135,46992100%9
Speech Language Pathologist111123,0728592%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide73102,8368289%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,9308289%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,7346571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant100101,5398795%7.1
Qualified Social Worker6061,1946773%6.3
Dietitian2029477784%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide3036917480%6.1
RN Director of Nursing3036727177%7.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3036198289%7.1
Dental Services Staff2025987177%5
Qualified Activities Professional2025197582%6
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046368%8
Administrator1014725964%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014596166%7.5
Medical Director0111201516%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112033%6.7
65 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
33 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 92%
10 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 89%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 89%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
10 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 95%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 84%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 77%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 89%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 77%
2 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 82%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
59% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.6%
5% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 80
Medicare
64
80% of residents
Private pay or other
16
20% of residents

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$35.4M
Profit
$140.3K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$35.4M Rank #28 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$140.3K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #87 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.6M
27% of revenue Rank #242 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$25.7M
Total costs $35.3M

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 400 / 545 / 900 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Parking Available

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Address 8.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pensacola's city center to University Pines by Sky Active Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (North Davis Family Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
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University Pines by Sky Active Living is located in Pensacola, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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University Pines by Sky Active Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Pensacola (University Town Center)90 89.5% +6%3.79 -41%-6%$0103.3-83- 52 Olive Branch Operating Holdings LLC$35.4M$9.6M27%106117

Frequently Asked Questions about University Pines by Sky Active Living

What neighborhood is University Pines by Sky Active Living in?

University Pines by Sky Active Living is in the University Town Center neighborhood.

Is University Pines by Sky Active Living in a walkable area?

University Pines by Sky Active Living has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the address of University Pines by Sky Active Living?

University Pines by Sky Active Living is located at 8991 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514.

What is the phone number of University Pines by Sky Active Living?

(850) 478-4600 will put you in contact with the team at University Pines by Sky Active Living.

Is University Pines by Sky Active Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — University Pines by Sky Active Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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