University Place
University Place is an Independent Living Home in Texas
University Place is an Independent Living Home in Texas
University Place
University Place is an Independent Living Home in Texas
University Place is an Independent Living Home in Texas
University Place Independent Living, located in Abilene, TX, aims to redefine retirement by giving the resident control of each and every day, through their independent living services. Their lifestyle programming along with their highly-trained staff ensures that each resident makes the most of their golden years. The community offers a vast selection of living arrangements ranging from classic one-to-two bedroom apartments, and studio type apartments, each equipped with full kitchens and private bathrooms.
While the University Place Independent Living community provides independent living, it still offers a wide array of amenities including three daily chef-prepared meals, spacious walking paths, a full-service beauty salon and barber shop, and regular housekeeping. Their well-stocked library, and extensive cultural and social activities, also keeps the residents amused, as well as socially and mentally active.
Home Information
UNIVERSITY PLACE NURSING CENTER
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Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. 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.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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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 lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
OccupancyBeds
60
Occupancy
61.3%
Total Bed Days Available
21900
Avg. Length of Stay
19 days
FinanceHome Revenue
$13,976,502.00
Payroll Costs
$4,356,691.00
Profit
$-1,139,651.00
Total Costs
$2,451,275.00
House Specifics:CCN
675667
Owner Name
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
HARRIS
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Other
OperationsTotal Admissions
714
Total Discharges
756
% Medicare Admissions
22%
% Private Pay Admissions
78%
% Medicare Discharges
22%
% Private Pay Discharges
78%
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
3081
Medicaid Nights
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3081
Free Market Nights
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
12226
Years in Business
33
BBB Rating
Rated A+
Community Stability & Environment
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Walk Score
Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car.
58
Moderately walkable areaResidents can accomplish many errands by walking. Sidewalks and crossings are safe, and essential amenities are close by.
Safety, Compliance & Inspections Overview
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BBB Accreditation
Indicates whether the business meets BBB accreditation standards.
Accredited
Meets BBB standardsBBB accreditation confirms the business meets BBB standards for transparency, responsiveness, and ethical practices.
Facility & Licensing Details
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Primary Contact
Main representative or administrator responsible for the community, as listed in Texas licensing records.
Ms. Lisa Flores, Executive Director/CEO
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Business ID
Internal identifier assigned to the licensed business operating in Texas.
25217
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Date Business Started
The date the business reports it began operations.
January 1, 1992
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 360 / 560 - 735 / 785 - 880 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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Types of Care at University Place
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Floor Plans
Places of interest near University Place
3 miles from city center
1250 E N 10th St, Abilene, TX 79601
Email:
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Senior Community!
Connect, laugh, and explore — all from the comfort of your home.
Daily Trivia Games
Test your knowledge, have fun, and win friendly bragging rights.
Shared Hobbies & Projects
Team up with others who love gardening, crafts, photography, and writing.
Birthday Celebrations
We honor our members with live shoutouts, music, and cheerful messages.
Story Circles
Share your life stories, lessons, and laughter with friends who truly listen.
Memory Match Mondays
Boost your brain with fun, interactive memory games.
Travel Time Machine
Take virtual tours through Rome, Paris, or America's most beautiful national parks.
Magic Nights
Enjoy weekly live magic shows that surprise and delight.
Pen Pal Connections
Make new friends across the country through letters, stories, and shared memories.
Golden Hour Music Sessions
Sing along to timeless favorites with live performers and themed playlists.
Garden & Nature Club
Watch live garden tours, swap growing tips, and share photos of your blooms.
Gentle Movement & Meditation
Stretch, breathe, and feel good with calming live sessions.
Tech Help Tuesdays
Get hands-on guidance for Zoom, email, or smartphones — no judgment, no stress.
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Comparison Chart
Compare Independent Living around Abilene
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Lyndale Abilene
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Abilene
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
120
No
A+
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
University Place
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Abilene
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
60
No
A+
58
UNIVERSITY PLACE INC
155725
88.7%
$19,037,925.00
Abilene Senior Village
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Abilene
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
A+
6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mesa Springs Retirement Village
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Abilene
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
A+
24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wisteria Place Independent Living
AL
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Abilene
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
A+
58
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors
Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
TX Medicaid CCAD
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Texas Community Care Services
- General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Texas AAA Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, TX 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).
- TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Texas SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, 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).
- TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Texas SFMNP
- General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors
TX Medicaid CCAD
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- TX Specifics:Large state; rural access challenges.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
TX CCS
Texas Community Care Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics:Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Texas AAA Services
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, TX 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).
- TX Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Texas SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- TX Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, 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).
- TX Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Texas SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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