University Nursing Center
Upland, Grant County, Indiana · CCN 155200 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of American Senior Communities (90 facilities, chain average 3.9 stars)
CMS rates University Nursing Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 75 certified beds, 60 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $74,585 and 1 payment denial.
On record
- Abuse icon. CMS marks this facility for a citation of abuse that led to harm, or a repeated potential for it, within the recent inspection cycles.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.27669 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.41769 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.91758 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.4% (registered nurses 85.7%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-20 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-03 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-16 |
| 2025-10-10 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-10-10 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-10-10 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-10-31 |
| 2025-09-09 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-09-09 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-09-09 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-09 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-12-12 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-07-22 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-05 |
| 2025-02-25 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-02-25 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-30 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-10-08 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-10-08 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-10-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-31 |
| 2024-05-14 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-05-14 complaint survey |
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2023-11-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-11-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-11-20 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-12-08 |
| 2023-09-28 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-08-18 complaint survey |
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-04 |
| 2023-08-18 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-04 |
| 2023-08-18 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-09-04 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Fine | $51,660 |
| 2025-10-10 | Fine | $22,925 |
| 2025-09-09 | Payment denial for 3 days from 2025-12-09 | — |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Senior Communities LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-01-01 |
| Kelsey, Donna Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2016-06-01 |
| Van Camp, Steven Individual | contracted managing employee | — | 2019-09-06 |
| Babcock, Paul Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-09-30 |
| Jones, Jennifer Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-02-16 |
| Moore, Nicole Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-08-22 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Grant County.