University Retirement Community at Davis
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise professional and pleasant staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 13 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its professional staff and beautiful environment, making it a comforting place for long-term residency. However, because one resident experienced a lack of timely medical intervention for a physical injury, families should proactively discuss protocols for medical monitoring and response times with the nursing management.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
13 reviews on Google“Families can expect a high-quality facility with a professional and pleasant staff, particularly noted by those visiting loved ones in both Independent and Assisted Living. While the campus is described as beautiful and clean, one former resident reported a significant delay in medical attention for a physical injury that led to muscle atrophy.”
Quality Themes
Strengths
- Professional and pleasant staff
- Beautiful and well-maintained campus
- Clean and organized environment
- High-quality amenities and services
Concerns
- Delays in medical response to physical symptoms
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 27 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner uses highly repetitive, templated responses that primarily focus on thanking the reviewer by name. The responses rarely engage with the specific details or concerns mentioned in the text of the reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is so wonderful to see how beautifully maintained and clean the campus looks; what are some of the favorite outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy?
- 2We noticed how much care goes into responding to feedback from families; how does the administration involve residents and families in facility improvements?
- 3With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the team can provide quick and attentive care if a resident experiences a sudden change in their physical symptoms?
- 4What does a typical day of social activities and amenities look like for the residents here?
- 5Since this is a smaller, intimate community, how does the staff ensure that every resident's specific medical and personal needs are monitored closely throughout the day?
- 6What kind of specialized services or amenities are available to help residents feel at home in such a high-quality environment?
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“So many genuinely pleasant, helpful and professional staff in one place is really quite amazing find. I fly home with the satisfaction of knowing Mom is happily cared for in such good hands.”
“Despite numerous complaints about my very painful swollen knee to nursing and medical staff, nothing was done until my knee was so swollen that it hardly bent.”
“Very nice comfy feeling upon entrance, clean, organized, free coffee, nice big meeting rooms”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
University Retirement Community at Davis shows a concerning pattern of recurring safety and fire protection deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing complaint reports about accident prevention. The facility repeatedly struggles with fire safety systems, emergency lighting, medication management, and food safety, with the same issues appearing in 2022, 2024, and continuing into 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar problems suggests ongoing challenges maintaining consistent standards.
Sep 19, 2025Routine15
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Mar 20, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 25, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 14, 2024Routine17
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Dec 9, 2022Routine9
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Oct 25, 2024
14-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
University Retirement Community at Davis
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Pacific Retirement Services
10 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.6/5 · Rank 4 of 10 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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13 reviews from families & visitors
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