Waters of Hartford City Skilled Nursing Facility, Hartford City
0548 S 100 W, Hartford City, IN 47348 · 5.9 mi
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
- Inspections5/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- 65 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Upland, IN · CMS Data August 2026
University Nursing Center
How Does University Nursing Center Rate?
University Nursing Center is a 75-bed nonprofit nursing home in Upland, IN. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.3 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on September 9, 2025, cited 14 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.3 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 14
- Certified beds
- 75
1564 S University Blvd
Upland, IN 46989
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.3 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.4 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.9 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 65% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 86% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | September 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 14 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 7 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 2 totaling $74,585 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at University Nursing Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 8.9% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.2% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.3% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.7% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 14% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.0% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 75 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 60 |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | THE HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY |
| Chain or affiliated group | AMERICAN SENIOR COMMUNITIES (90 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1983 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Indiana's Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (800-622-4484) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Indiana.
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- Staffing2/5
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- Staffing3/5
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing3/5
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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