University Place Health Center And Assisted Living
West Lafayette, IN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 155725) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (765) 464-5600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living provides about 7.02 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. It does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It is certified for 30 beds and serves an average of 26.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since January 5, 2004. Ownership is classified as non-profit, church-related, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Indiana state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 7.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection.
This facility is part of the Franciscan Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 across the chain.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4 out of 5 overall rating, above the Indiana state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.02 hours per resident per day, including 1.98 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 39.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 30 beds and has an average of 26.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility that is part of the Franciscan Communities chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 4.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 5, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7654645600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7654645600 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/155725?state=IN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.