Quick answers
- Where is University Nursing Center?
- 1564 S University Blvd, Upland, IN 46989, in Grant County, Indiana.
- What is the phone number of University Nursing Center?
- (765) 998-2761, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of University Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has University Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 2 fines totaling $74,585 and 1 payment denial.
- What did inspectors find at University Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 20, 2023 to March 24, 2026), Medicare lists 26 health citations; the most serious was level J. 3 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 20, 2023 to March 24, 2026), University Nursing Center had 26 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 3 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $74,585 in total (2 fines, the latest on February 20, 2026) and had 1 Medicare payment denial. Nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day; the Indiana average is 3.73 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 9, 2025 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 9, 2025 (standard health inspection); October 10, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 3, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); March 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0684 Level G
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 12 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0692 Level D
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0865 Level D
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: October 8, 2024 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 8, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 22, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 9, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Earlier cycle: November 20, 2023 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 20, 2023 (complaint investigation); November 20, 2023 (standard health inspection); May 14, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (15)
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
E0039 Level C
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0918 Level C
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level E
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0324 Level C
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $74,585 (2 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | Fine | $51,660 |
| October 10, 2025 | Fine | $22,925 |
| September 9, 2025 | Payment denial | from December 9, 2025, 3 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Indiana | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.04 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.05 | 2.28 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.76 | 3.73 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.11 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.30 | 0.46 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 65.8% | 45.9% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 66.7% | 40.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 90 nursing homes: American Senior Communities.
Legal business name: The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2012 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 75 |
| Average residents per day | 56.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | American Senior Communities |
| Legal business name | The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1983-10-17 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1564 S University Blvd, Upland, IN 46989 |
| County | Grant County |
| State | Indiana |
| Phone | (765) 998‑2761 |
| CMS Certification Number | 155200 |
| Name in Medicare records | UNIVERSITY NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility5.9 mi · Hartford City, IN · 5 of 5 stars
- Twin City Health Care6.1 mi · Gas City, IN · 4 of 5 stars
- Envive of Hartford City7.3 mi · Hartford City, IN · 3 of 5 stars
- Colonial Oaks Health Care Center9.5 mi · Marion, IN · 5 of 5 stars
- Wesleyan Health Care Center10 mi · Marion, IN · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- VA N. Indiana Healthcare System8.5 mi · Marion, IN · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- Marion General Hospital11 mi · Marion, IN · Acute Care Hospital
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital19 mi · Muncie, IN · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13