University Retirement Community

Reviews

4.29·(21)

Overall rating

5
4
3
2
1

Care
3.7
Staff
4.3
Meals
5.0
Amenities
3.6
Value
2.0

Pros

Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
Skilled caregiving team
Excellent physical and occupational therapy
Successful post-surgical rehabilitation
Effective infection-control practices
Family-like community atmosphere
Hospitable admissions and marketing team
Indoor heated pool and water-aerobics programming
Wide range of social and arts activities
Adult-learning and enrichment opportunities
Regular transportation to off-site events
High-quality dining and meal variety
Clean, organized common areas and meeting rooms
On-site salon and personal services
Spacious apartment options (in some units)
Independent-living arrangements with active programming
Professional staff who express pride in their work
Attractive campus and library facilities
Vibrant community with a younger resident demographic

Cons

High cost and limited financial accessibility
Escalating fees with higher levels of care
Limited storage and small one-bedroom unit layouts
Restrictive pet policy
Limited availability and wait-list constraints
Inconsistent grounds and landscape maintenance
Dormitory-style design in portions of the facility
Inconsistent climate control and air-conditioning comfort
Some amenities located off-site or across the street

Summary of reviews

University Retirement Community receives consistent praise for its clinical and rehabilitative services and for the responsiveness of front-line caregivers. Reviewers describe nursing and caregiving staff as attentive and compassionate, and several accounts highlight strong outcomes from physical and occupational therapy, including successful post-surgical knee rehabilitation. Infection-control practices were viewed positively during stays noted by reviewers, contributing to an overall sense of safety and good clinical oversight.

Staffing and hospitality are recurring strengths. Families and residents characterize staff as professional, proud of their work, and welcoming; the admissions and marketing team were singled out for positive interactions. The community projects a family-like atmosphere and a generally vibrant social environment, with a younger-skewing resident profile that supports active programming. Dining is frequently described as high-quality with varied meal options, and common areas are generally clean and well organized.

Programming and amenities are robust. The community offers a heated indoor pool with water-aerobics, free swimming, adult-education offerings, photography and arts groups, bus trips to concerts, and an on-site salon — all of which support an engaged independent-living experience. Recreational and learning opportunities are a strong point, as is access to a well-appointed library and sizable meeting rooms for group activities.

There are operational and physical limitations prospective residents should consider. Cost is a notable barrier: the community is described as high-end with limited financial accessibility and fees that increase as residents require higher levels of care. Availability is also constrained, with waiting lists reported. Unit-level issues include small one-bedroom layouts with limited storage in some floorplans and portions of the campus that retain a dormitory-style design. Several reviewers noted inconsistent grounds maintenance and occasional climate-control discomfort in living spaces. Additionally, the pet policy is restrictive and some amenities are located across the street rather than fully on-site, which may be a factor for residents seeking everything under one roof.

Overall, University Retirement Community appears to offer strong clinical care, attentive staff, and a wide range of social and rehabilitative amenities in an attractive setting. The trade-offs are primarily financial and physical: prospective residents should evaluate cost, availability, unit layout, and specific amenity locations during a visit to determine fit for individual needs and priorities.

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Medicare Ratings

5·/ 5

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Health Inspection
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Quality Measures

Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

About University Retirement Community

University Retirement Community provides several living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, and you'll also find continuing care retirement communities and other care choices all on the same campus, so if a resident's health changes, care can adjust too, which is handy. The community includes wellness activities, fitness classes, and therapy programs, with a large therapy gym, an office area, and an OT kitchen in the memory care unit, which makes it easier for residents to work on different skills every day, and you won't find many places where the therapy team includes one therapist with aquatic certification, so there's more variety there as well. It also stands out for offering caregiver training through the therapy team and keeps separate directors for outpatient rehab and for the rehab inside the healthcare center, making sure each area runs smoothly. There's a healthcare center that supports folks with short-term rehab after illness or surgery and for those who need longer-term care, and the skilled nursing facility stays on-site to help residents who need more medical support. Assisted living services offer help with daily tasks, while memory care specializes in support for adults living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, using spaces and routines that meet their needs. The different homes are flexible-you find single-story cottages with two or three bedrooms, up to 1,565 square feet, and there are also spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments, each with their own private balcony, so folks can pick what fits best. Meal services provide daily feasts to suit many tastes. There are activity programs helping residents build routines and stay active, and offerings that focus on strengthening both body and mind. Every care type aims to give people what they need as they get older, so there's a Life Plan Community model, which means residents can plan for changing care over time while staying in one place. Many of the amenities and features carry unique names, making them easy to spot and helping the whole community keep its own character.

People often ask...

University Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

There are 30 photos of University Retirement Community on Mirador.

Yes, University Retirement Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

The full address for this community is 1515 Shasta Dr, Davis, CA 95616.

No, University Retirement Community does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

Safety & Compliance

In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

License number	577001215
Status	Licensed
Facility type	Rcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
Capacity	500 residents
Licensee	UNIVER RETIRE COM AT DAVIS/PACIFIC RETIRE SERVICES
Effective	February 18th, 2000

View the official license record

Inspection Reports

21

Reports

4

Type A Citations

0

Type B Citations

5

Complaints

6

Years

11 Sept 2026Complaint		11 Sept 2026Complaint Investigated the allegation of a resident sustaining severe injuries resulting in death due to staff neglect. Concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the alleged violation.
30 Jul 2026Inspection		30 Jul 2026Inspection Found deficiencies related to required postings and resident information: resident rights were not posted, the annual report was outdated, and the resident satisfaction survey was not available. BHealth and Safety Code 1771.7 (f)Resident Rights not posted BHealth and Safety Code 1771.8 (g)Annual Report not current BHealth and Safety Code 1771.7 (d) (2)Resident Satisfaction Survey not available
23 Jul 2026Inspection		23 Jul 2026Inspection Found a deficiency in supervision that allowed a resident to elope, and an immediate civil penalty was assessed. Type ACCR 87411(a)Personnel Requirements – General
12 Jan 2026Inspection		12 Jan 2026Inspection Found no deficiencies; areas inspected were clean, well-maintained, and appropriately prepared.
26 Sept 2025Inspection		26 Sept 2025Inspection Identified insufficient supervision that allowed a resident to leave the premises unattended. Type A87411(a)
26 Sept 2025Complaint		26 Sept 2025Complaint Investigated the claim of no running water and staff not providing water and found the allegations had no reasonable basis.
28 Mar 2025Inspection		28 Mar 2025Inspection Concluded that serious bodily injury occurred due to lack of supervision, resulting in hospitalization, and a civil penalty was assessed. Type A15610.67 Type A1569.49
28 Mar 2025Inspection		28 Mar 2025Inspection Investigated the self-reported incident and found no deficiencies or civil penalties issued.
28 Mar 2025Complaint		28 Mar 2025Complaint Found that residents had adequate hygiene supplies and infection control practices were followed.
10 Dec 2024Inspection		10 Dec 2024Inspection Observed no deficiencies or citations; five resident files and five staff files were complete, and residents appeared well cared for at the site.
01 Jul 2024Inspection		01 Jul 2024Inspection Observed a resident outside the building beside an overturned wheelchair at 4:50 AM; emergency services were contacted and the resident was transported to the hospital. Medical records and documentation of the resident's assessment and care plan were requested.
19 Dec 2023Complaint		19 Dec 2023Complaint Found the allegation about grounds maintenance on the IL side unfounded.
01 Dec 2023Inspection		01 Dec 2023Inspection Observed a large campus with memory care, independent living, and other housing areas; all areas were clean, temperatures were comfortable, and no deficiencies were noted.
21 Apr 2023Complaint		21 Apr 2023Complaint Investigated the claim that residents were not provided a safe environment; a bed rail malfunction occurred on 02/02/2023, leading to an ER visit, and inspections found no ongoing safety issues.
01 Dec 2022Inspection		01 Dec 2022Inspection Found no deficiencies or citations during a Covid-19 mitigation-focused annual review.
17 Jun 2022Inspection		17 Jun 2022Inspection Observed Covid-19 screening, temperature checks, and mask use at entry; no deficiencies found.
07 Jun 2022Inspection		07 Jun 2022Inspection Identified a missing jewelry incident from a resident's apartment and requested a signed inventory. Notified the Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services, and followed up with the Police and family.
09 Dec 2021Inspection		09 Dec 2021Inspection Observed comprehensive Covid-19 mitigation measures, signage, screening, and mask access across areas; rooms and common spaces were clean and at comfortable temperatures. Noted that fire safety inspection occurred and the dementia plan was approved, with no deficiencies or citations issued.
03 Dec 2021Inspection		03 Dec 2021Inspection Investigated an incident involving the unauthorized use of a resident's credit card information; authorities were notified.
20 Feb 2020Inspection		20 Feb 2020Inspection Reviewed compliance with safety, medication, and emergency procedures; identified missing resident medication documentation and outdated administrator certification.
19 Feb 2020Inspection		19 Feb 2020Inspection Found the facility clean, well-organized, and safe, with adequate hot water, accessible call buttons, proper storage, and sufficient space for activities; further inspection was needed.

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