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University Nursing Center
1564 S University Blvd, Upland, IN 46989
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
University Nursing Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Upland, Indiana, certified for 75 beds and caring for about 60 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 7, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $75K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 65.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Grant Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 21 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 15.1 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.4% | 56.3% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $74,585 | $8,824 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 9 Sep 2025, 8 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×24 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0622 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | Fine | $51,660 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Fine | $22,925 | |
| 9 Sep 2025 | Payment denial | — | 3 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 65.4%, RNs 85.7%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.0% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.3% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.9% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Health And Hospital Corporation Of Marion County. Chain: American Senior Communities (90 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2003 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Grant County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Oaks Health Care Center | Marion | 127 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3.1 | — | 25 Aug 2023 |
| Twin City Health Care | Gas City | 75 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 13.3 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | Marion | 176 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 6.8 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Wesleyan Health Care Center | Marion | 139 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 15.1 | $9K | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Aperion Care Marion LLCabuse icon | Marion | 70 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 74.3 | $16K | 22 Apr 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Grant County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has University Nursing Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has University Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $75K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at University Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates University Nursing Center?
It is part of the American Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include American Senior Communities LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was University Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.