UNIVERSITY PLACE HEALTH CENTER AND ASSISTED LIVING

University Place Health Center and Assisted Living is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 1750 Lindberg Rd in West Lafayette, Indiana, within Tippecanoe County. The facility operates with 30 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit, church-related organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. University Place Health Center and Assisted Living received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, reflecting performance at the national average in that category. Its staffing rating of 5 stars represents the highest tier available under the CMS rating system, indicating staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks. The quality measure rating of 4 stars reflects performance above the national average across clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, University Place Health Center and Assisted Living is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility stays is generally subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care may vary based on state-specific programs and individual financial eligibility. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (765) 464-5600 to confirm current payment options and availability. When measured against national averages, University Place Health Center and Assisted Living presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national benchmark of 3.0 stars. The 5-star staffing rating is a particularly notable data point, as staffing levels are directly associated with the consistency and volume of care residents receive. The 4-star quality measure rating similarly reflects above-average outcomes in tracked clinical categories. The 3-star health inspection rating indicates performance that aligns with, but does not exceed, the national average in that domain. Together, these ratings position the facility above average overall within the CMS comparative framework for skilled nursing facilities across the United States.