University Retirement Community
University Retirement Community is an Independent Living Home in California
University Retirement Community is an Independent Living Home in California
University Retirement Community
University Retirement Community is an Independent Living Home in California
University Retirement Community is an Independent Living Home in California
Located in the heart of Davis, CA, University Retirement Community is a luxury senior living community that offers its residents an extravagant independent living environment. The community provides its residents with stunning and snug accommodations with home maintenance and other household chores taken care of for a carefree living experience. Each residence is equipped with private decks, large windows, full kitchens, and large living and dining areas that foster a comfortable and convenient living environment.
Designed to nurture residents’ overall aspect of well-being, the community also offers an array of wellness initiatives and enriching activities. Residents keep their minds sharp with the community’s excellent range of lifelong learning opportunities that help stimulate their minds and cognitive abilities. Here at University Retirement Community, residents spend less time worrying about the small things, and more time pursuing the things they love.
Maria Burton serves as the Healthcare Administrator at University Retirement Community at Davis, leading the healthcare services to ensure residents receive exceptional care. She is part of the leadership team dedicated to supporting staff and meeting the community's needs with commitment and professionalism.
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The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable 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 exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
Occupancy
Finance
Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
House Specifics:
OperationsQuality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
About this community
California average: 71%
LICENSEDAdditional licensing details
Ownership & operating entity
University Retirement Community is legally operated by UNIVER RETIRE COM AT DAVIS/PACIFIC RETIRE SERVICES.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 563 / 1069 / 1145 / 1263 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at University Retirement Community
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
12 visits/inspections
4 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
6 other visits
California average: 14 visits/inspections
California average: 12 complaint visits
California average: 3 inspections
1 citation
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 9 citations
Inspection Report Summary for University Retirement Community
The University Retirement Community at Davis was the subject of several unannounced case‑management and annual inspections over 2021‑2023. The earliest visits in December 2021 focused on two incidents: an unauthorized use of a resident’s credit‑card information and a report of missing jewelry. In each case the administrator promptly filed an SOC 341, notified the county Ombudsman, the Adult Protective Services agency, and local police, and the licensor’s analyst requested follow‑up documentation. No citations were issued, but the incidents highlighted the need for robust monitoring of resident personal property and financial information.
Across subsequent visits, the primary focus shifted to compliance with Covid‑19 mitigation protocols and general facility operations. The analyst noted comprehensive screening at entry, adequate signage throughout dining, kitchen, and common areas, and the availability of masks and hand sanitizer for residents and staff. The facility’s Covid‑19 and infection‑control plans were current and approved, and no deficiencies were found. Fire safety inspections were also up to date, with regular checks of sprinklers and extinguishers, again yielding no citations. The annual inspections revealed clean, temperature‑controlled rooms, well‑maintained kitchen equipment, and a welcoming holiday décor, underscoring a consistent emphasis on resident comfort and safety.
A notable pattern emerges from these reports: while the facility experienced isolated incidents involving resident personal items, it maintained a strong record of compliance in all other regulatory areas. The repeated, unannounced visits and the absence of citations indicate effective adherence to licensing standards, particularly in infection control and fire safety. The licensing analyst’s requests for resident rosters and liability insurance demonstrate proactive documentation practices. Overall, the University Retirement Community at Davis appears to uphold high standards of care and safety, with incident response mechanisms in place and ongoing compliance with state licensing requirements.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
24/7 care needed
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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2.8 miles from city center
1515 Shasta Dr, Davis, CA 95616
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 10.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 7.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 1 | 26 | 8,611 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,920 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 751 | 75 | 82% | 4.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 605 | 57 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 527 | 51 | 56% | 10.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 62 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 59 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 49 | 54% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 367 | 64 | 70% | 5.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 311 | 42 | 46% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 295 | 67 | 74% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 179 | 43 | 47% | 4.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 17 | 19% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 13 | 14% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 86 | 24 | 26% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 15 | 16% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 7 | 8% | 5.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2022 – Sep 2025)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (CA)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | E | Environmental | F0919 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Sep 19, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Mar 20, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Oct 25, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jun 14, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Dec 09, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Dec 09, 2022 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Dec 09, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Resident Census by Payment Source
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)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
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.
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Penalties & 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Oct 2024 - Oct 2024)
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for California Seniors
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for California Seniors
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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