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University Nursing Center

1564 S University Blvd, Upland, Indiana 46989

Overview

University Nursing Center has a Medicare overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Indiana average of 3.2. It is the only Medicare-rated nursing home in Upland. Its strongest area is quality of care (4 of 5), and its weakest is health inspections (1 of 5).

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 65% of nursing homes in Indiana (the state average is 3.7 hours). Of that, 0.7 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on September 9, 2025, found 14 health deficiencies, more than the Indiana average of 7.1. 7 of them came from complaint investigations. Medicare records 2 fines totaling $74,585 in the past three years.

University Nursing Center is a nonprofit facility with 75 certified beds, caring for about 56 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1983.

Medicare ratings

Overall
Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

Within 100 miles491st of 530 facilities

Top 93%

In Indiana435th of 504 facilities

Top 87%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
September 9, 2025
Health deficiencies cited
14
Complaint-related deficiencies
7
Fines in the last 3 years
2 totaling $74,585
Payment denials
1
Total penalties
3

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff3.76 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.67 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.04 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.05 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.08 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
75
Average residents per day
56
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
October 17, 1983
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes