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HomeIndianaUniversity Nursing Center

University Nursing Center

1564 S University Blvd, Upland, IN 469897659982761WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.9on Google(29 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
75
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
2 fine(s) totaling $74,585

How University Nursing Center Compares in Indiana

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Indiana. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
IN average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IN average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
IN average
2.5/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.28 hrs/day
IN average
3.68 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.42 hrs/day
IN average
0.66 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
65.4%
IN average
45.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Indiana average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Indiana average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.28 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.42 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.66.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Indiana median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Indiana median
Grant County 65+
12,679
19.0% of county
County Population
66,560
Grant County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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University Nursing Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Upland, Indiana with 75 certified beds. It has been operating since 1983. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
75
Avg Residents/Day
59.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 17, 1983
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Grant
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
125.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 24, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 20, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0622Actual Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$74,585
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineOct 10, 2025
$22,925
FineFeb 20, 2026
$51,660
Payment DenialSep 9, 2025
3 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.85 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.28 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.4%
RN Turnover
85.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KELSEY, DONNACONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
VAN CAMP, STEVENCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
BABCOCK, PAULCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 30, 2020
AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2003
JONES, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 16, 2022
MOORE, NICOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 22, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for University Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All Indiana facilities
University Nursing Center
Upland, INCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $74,585
Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility
Hartford City, IN5.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Twin City Health Care
Gas City, IN6.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Envive of Hartford City
Hartford City, IN7.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Colonial Oaks Health Care Center
Marion, IN9.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Wesleyan Health Care Center
Marion, IN10.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $8,824
Aperion Care Marion LLC
Marion, IN10.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
University Nursing Center
Upland, IN · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$74,585
Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility
Hartford City, IN
5.9 mi5/55/52/5None recorded
Twin City Health Care
Gas City, IN
6.1 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Envive of Hartford City
Hartford City, IN
7.3 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Colonial Oaks Health Care Center
Marion, IN
9.5 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Wesleyan Health Care Center
Marion, IN
10.1 mi3/52/53/5$8,824
Aperion Care Marion LLC
Marion, IN
10.7 mi2/51/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for University Nursing Center?▾
University Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does University Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Indiana is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). University Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has University Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
University Nursing Center had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $74,585.
What are the staffing levels at University Nursing Center?▾
University Nursing Center provides 3.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 1.85 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.4%.
How many beds does University Nursing Center have?▾
University Nursing Center has 75 certified beds with an average of 59.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the American Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near University Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Indiana. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about University Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, University Nursing Center has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 29 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of American Senior Communities

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