University Place is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in West Lafayette, Indiana, close to Purdue University and the Celery Bog Nature Area, and it offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. The place has a feeling like a small campus, with paths for walking, lots of gardens, and quiet spaces for relaxing both indoors and outside, and you'll find several floor plans like apartments with balconies or sunrooms, and garden homes with two or three bedrooms and attached garages. University Place Health Center and Assisted Living offer healthcare and support including diabetic care, ambulatory care, incontinence care, medication management, and both short-term and long-term skilled nursing care, so residents can get more help as their needs change. Some apartments have fireplaces, full kitchens, or kitchenettes, and there are wheelchair-accessible showers, ground floor units, and air conditioning, and everything has high-speed internet and Wi-Fi for residents who need it. Meals come from a professional chef, with options for restaurant-style dining or room service, and meals use fresh, local ingredients, so the Bistro and dining room serve up food that people often seem to enjoy. People who need help can use the 24-hour call system and get daily personalized service from a caring staff, and the place has 24-hour security, so families don't have to worry.
University Place keeps life interesting with a lot of activities-there are fitness centers, yoga, exercise equipment, woodworking, group games like Pinochle, movie nights, gardening, happy hours, cooking classes, and day trips, plus live music, educational speakers, and lots of group outings. Residents have access to both on-site and off-site religious and devotional services, with Catholic and Protestant services available, and there's a strong focus on spiritual growth and social connections, like regular Bible studies and chances for lifelong learning through Purdue University. The grounds are pretty and peaceful, with garden areas, balcony views, walking paths, and spots for coffee and conversation, and there are on-site conveniences like Pay Less Drug Stores and nearby places like Starbucks or Applebee's, which make it easy for residents to enjoy outings and errands. Pet-friendly policies let residents have cats or dogs, and there's always space set aside for them to get outside, and if people need extra safety features there are medical alert systems, guides, medication dispensers, and walk-in tubs, plus resources for hearing aids, internet, and cell phone reviews meant for seniors.
University Place has a mix of independent living options, senior apartments, condos, and townhomes for residents who want privacy or more home-like settings; some say there's a real sense of community here, so neighbors know each other and help out. Amenities include well-kept indoor and outdoor common areas, free transportation, no smoking indoors, Wi-Fi, gardening spaces, and good access features for wheelchairs and people who need a little more support. The community is part of Franciscan Communities and works closely with Purdue, so residents can take classes or attend talks, and that keeps minds active and sharp. University Place's monthly cost averages about $3,739, and many reviews come from SeniorAdvisor.com. The community takes pride in offering choices in care and housing that can change as a person's needs change, so people usually can stay right here even if their health needs change.
