University Village Retirement Community

    8555 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Reviews

    4.05·(108)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Friendly, compassionate staff and welcoming resident interactions
    • On-campus progression from independent living to assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing
    • Positive rehabilitation experiences and reported functional improvement
    • Clean common areas and generally well-maintained grounds
    • Spacious cottages and apartments with practical layouts and full kitchens in some units
    • Pet-friendly outdoor areas, patios, and walking paths
    • Broad activities program, including exercise, arts, games, and social events
    • Resident transportation for shopping and appointments
    • Helpful family communication and care coordination
    • Dining options and food quality praised by many residents and families
    • Competitive value noted by some visitors

    Cons

    • Aging interiors and periodic maintenance concerns
    • Long walking distances across the large campus
    • Cafeteria-style meal service with queues and variable food satisfaction
    • Medication-management and clinical-monitoring consistency concerns
    • Inconsistent responsiveness and family communication
    • Limited memory-care availability
    • Cottage and unit availability constraints
    • Pricing that exceeds some families’ budgets

    Summary of reviews

    University Village offers a broad continuum of senior living, including independent cottages and apartments, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. A recurring strength is the ability to move between levels of care on the same campus; families describe transfers from rehabilitation to assisted living or skilled nursing as helpful. Rehabilitation experiences are often positive, with families crediting therapy and nursing care for residents’ progress. Other accounts, however, raise concerns about clinical monitoring, follow-through on care needs, medication management, and the consistency of support in higher-care settings. One family alleged an unintended morphine overdose and cited hospital treatment with naloxone; the family’s account and the facility’s response were disputed. This is a serious individual claim and contrasts with numerous favorable accounts of care.

    Staff are frequently described as kind, approachable, and attentive, with positive comments spanning reception, nursing, therapy, dining, and maintenance. Families also value staff assistance with move-ins, medical coordination, and updates. At the same time, some accounts describe communication gaps, delayed responses, or uncertainty about care instructions and medications. The overall pattern is favorable staff feedback alongside concerns that communication and care execution may be less consistent in some situations.

    Dining impressions vary. Residents and families often praise the food, selection, service, and dining environment, while other accounts describe meals as only fair or note that specific preferences may not be accommodated. The cafeteria-style service can involve waiting in line, which may be difficult for residents with limited mobility. Meal arrangements also differ by residence type: some independent cottages provide one meal daily, while other living areas offer more meals. Activities are a clear strength, with options such as exercise, arts and crafts, games, music, social gatherings, and religious services. Transportation to shopping and appointments is another valued service.

    The campus includes a range of housing options, from smaller apartments to larger cottages with kitchens, patios, and pet-friendly areas. Reviewers commonly describe the property as clean and the grounds as pleasant, though the main buildings and some apartments are repeatedly characterized as older or dated. The campus’s size and long corridors may be challenging for residents who use walkers or have limited mobility. Availability can also be a constraint, and one visitor noted that memory care was not available. Pricing is considered a good value by some, but other families found it higher than their budgets. Overall, reviews point to a versatile community with strong social opportunities and many positive care experiences, while emphasizing the importance of assessing mobility needs, current unit availability, costs, and the consistency of clinical communication and support during a tour and care-planning discussions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

    University Village Retirement Community is located at 8555 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74137.

    About University Village Retirement Community

    University Village Retirement Community serves Tulsa seniors with a focus on comfort, safety, and supporting independence, and you'll find it's been helping folks for over 50 years, so a lot of locals know about it, and it sits on a campus with a few choices for living, like independent cottages and apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing, and even short-term rehab. The apartments include studios, one-bedrooms, or two-bedroom units, with safety features like bathroom assist bars and emergency pull cords, and they come with tile and carpet, window treatments, walk-in closets, a full-size fridge, and a microwave, and the cottages offer more space with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and even cable TV and utilities included, and both options come pet-friendly, so residents don't have to leave furry friends behind. The staff is known for being kind and helpful, and residents get three chef-prepared meals every day, plus they can count on weekly housekeeping, 24-hour security, and transportation to appointments or events, so nobody has to worry about chores or driving if they don't want to. The place offers a wide mix of programs and activities like games, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, and social gatherings, and what stands out is something they call "Wellness Lifestyle" programs that help folks stay independent and healthy for as long as possible, along with support in daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and remembering medications if needed. Memory care services are also available for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the buildings and grounds aim to look and feel home-like so residents don't feel like they're in a hospital, and you'll see local owners, who are Christian business leaders, run things with an emphasis on community service and keeping the place cozy and well-kept. The environment encourages friendships, staying active, eating well, and joining in on community life, whether it's volunteering with a local group, joining a book club, or just sitting down to dinner with neighbors, and there's always professional staff on hand if someone needs help or their health changes, because the care at University Village adapts as needs do, and you get the feeling residents are neighbors more than clients or patients, all while living in a place meant to keep things easy, safe, and neighborly.

    People often ask...

    University Village Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 8555 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137.

    No, University Village 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 Oklahoma, the State Department of Health's Long Term Care Service licenses residential and assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its surveys.

    License numberAL7214
    StatusOpen
    Facility typeAssisted Living Center
    Capacity150 residents
    LicenseeNEAL, VANESSA
    Special certificationLICENSED ONLY

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    2

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    08 Apr 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in food storage and labeling practices, including improper dating of opened foods and inadequate labeling policies, requiring a plan for correction.
    • 310-663-3-8(a)FOOD STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE
    • 310-663-3-8(a)FOOD STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE
    13 Feb 2025Inspection
    Investigated an allegation of abuse; found no deficiencies cited.
    03 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited after the inspection conducted on October 3, 2023.
    04 Apr 2022Inspection
    Investigated a complaint and found the allegations unsubstantiated; no deficiencies cited.

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