University Place

University Place is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana

University Place is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana

University Place

1700 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906 View Map

University Place is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana

University Place is an Assisted Living Home in Indiana

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Overview of University Place

University Place, situated in West Lafayette, Indiana, is a distinguished senior living community offering comprehensive care services. This senior community encompasses independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support, and rehabilitation services, ensuring that residents have access to the required level of care. Residents at University Place experience the seven dimensions of wellness in their everyday lives, thanks to a rich tapestry of social, recreational, and leisure activities. Whether engaging in physical activity at the campus Fitness Center, pursuing a passion for woodworking, or enjoying a game of Pinochle in the game room, every day is filled with fulfillment.

A key aspect of University Place is its commitment to a dining experience that promotes residents’ well-being. Whether in the elegant dining room or the Bistro, the chefs craft their menus using local and fresh ingredients, ensuring a delectable and nutritious dining experience. With spacious apartments, round-the-clock security, and personalized daily services, University Place is dedicated to providing residents with the utmost care and comfort. Their mission is centered around supporting residents in continuing their life journey with purpose, achieved through a healthy lifestyle, social connections, and the highest quality of care available. University Place invites you to join their community, where you can pursue your passions, celebrate life, and do more of what you love each day.

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Home Information UNIVERSITY PLACE HEALTH CENTER AND ASSISTED LIVING
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
30
Occupancy
88.7%
Total Bed Days Available
10950
Avg. Length of Stay
49 days
Avg. Residents per Day
25
Finance
Home Revenue
$19,037,925.00
Payroll Costs
$3,025,200.00
Profit
$2,441,445.00
Total Home Costs
$12,103,715.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
15.9%
House Specifics:
CCN
155725
Owner Name
UNIVERSITY PLACE INC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Tippecanoe
Type of Control
Governmental — Facility District
Operations
Total Admissions
198
Total Discharges
202
% Medicaid Admissions
1%
% Medicare Admissions
69%
% Private Pay Admissions
30%
% Medicaid Discharges
0%
% Medicare Discharges
71%
% Private Pay Discharges
29%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
7.30 hrs
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
365
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
4227
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
5388
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 520 / 1,092 - 1,208 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at University Place

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
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Address 4.8 miles from city center

Address 1700 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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University Place
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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West Lafayette
30
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UNIVERSITY PLACE INC
88.7%
$19,037,925.00
$3,025,200.00
15.9%
25.30
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AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Hospice Care

SNF

24/7 care needed

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

85
Total Staff
71
Employees
14
Contractors
21,178
Total Hours (Quarter)
32
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 10 8.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 5 9.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 40 7.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
60 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
4.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,461 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 40 0 40 9,932 91 100% 7.3
Registered Nurse 10 0 10 2,855 91 100% 8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 5 0 5 1,673 87 96% 9.2
Medication Aide/Technician 5 0 5 1,305 85 93% 7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff 5 0 5 1,260 81 89% 7.6
Administrator 2 0 2 904 63 69% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 492 61 67% 8.1
Dietitian 1 0 1 472 59 65% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 448 56 62% 8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 1 0 1 376 47 52% 8
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 360 45 49% 8
Speech Language Pathologist 0 3 3 337 50 55% 6.4
Physical Therapy Aide 0 2 2 256 45 49% 5.7
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 188 41 45% 4.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 3 3 186 45 49% 3.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 88 35 38% 2.4
Medical Director 0 1 1 42 25 27% 1.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 5 16 18% 0.3

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2022 – Nov 2024)

3
Inspections
21
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
7
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
1
Moderate (D-F)
20
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
38% of total
Pharmacy Services
5
24% of total
Resident Rights
3
14% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 21
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (IN)
Avg Citations (State)
25
This Facility: 21
Avg Critical (State)
0.2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
Date Severity ? Category Tag Status
Nov 25, 2024 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Pharmacy F0761 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Quality of Care F0684 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Quality of Care F0692 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Quality of Care F0700 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Care Planning F0644 Corrected
Nov 25, 2024 D Resident Rights F0550 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 C Nursing Services F0732 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Pharmacy F0757 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Pharmacy F0761 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Quality of Care F0677 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Quality of Care F0690 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 E Quality of Care F0692 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Care Planning F0644 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Care Planning F0657 Corrected
Dec 01, 2023 D Resident Rights F0558 Corrected
Oct 25, 2022 D Pharmacy F0758 Corrected
Oct 25, 2022 D Quality of Care F0684 Corrected
Oct 25, 2022 D Quality of Care F0744 Corrected
Oct 25, 2022 D Care Planning F0644 Corrected
Oct 25, 2022 D Resident Rights F0552 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Part of: Franciscan Ministries
Resident Census by Payment Source
26 Total Residents
Medicare 21 (80.8%)
Medicaid 1 (3.8%)
Private Pay/Other 4 (15.4%)
Specialized Care Beds
22 Total Specialty Beds
73.3% of Bed Capacity
22
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
73.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
10.3 Score
28% worse than avg State avg: 8.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
28.0 Score
64% worse than avg State avg: 17.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
4.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
93.4%
Antipsychotic Use
13.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
12.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
37.9%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.6% 12% better than avg State: 81.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.4% 70% better than avg State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
93.9% 19% better than avg State: 79.0%
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
  • IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
  • General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
  • IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IN Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Indiana Seniors

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana 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).
  • IN Specifics:
    Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
Indiana CHOICE

CHOICE Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $10,000 (individual).
  • IN Specifics:
    Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • IN Specifics:
    ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • IN Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • IN Specifics:
    16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Indiana SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • IN Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • IN Specifics:
    High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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