Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
University Place
Independent Living & Assisted Living · Abilene, TX
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Place
Independent Living in Abilene
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Place accepts Medicare and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in Texas.
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.
This home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in Texas.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.
7h 38m per day
Rank #1 / 240Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 240 homes in Texas.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Texas average, with a ranking across 240 Texas SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Texas avg
+102%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 6h 15m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
55.6%
Rank #185 / 252Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Texas average, with its statewide rank out of 252. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
21 days
Occupancy rate
55.6%
Rank #185 / 252Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Texas average, with its statewide rank out of 252. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
21 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
79% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
29 days
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.3M
Operating deficit
-$4.6M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$13.3M Rank #63 / 252Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Texas SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating deficit
-$4.6M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #92 / 252Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Texas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #92 / 252Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 252 homes in Texas.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Texas average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.9M
34 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #48 / 207Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 207 homes in Texas.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Lisa Flores, Executive Director/CEO
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
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at University Place
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for University Place
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Texas
University Place is located in Abilene, Texas.
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Abilene's city center to University Place's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.31 miles to nearest hospital (Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care+ Abilene (Highway 351))
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about University Place
What neighborhood is University Place in?
University Place is in the Abilene Heights Area neighborhood of Abilene.
Is University Place in a walkable area?
University Place has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the address of University Place?
University Place is located at 1250 E N 10th St, Abilene, TX 79601, United States.
What is the phone number of University Place?
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Is University Place Medicare or Medicaid certified?
University Place is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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