University Place in West Lafayette provides Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care under one roof, allowing residents to move between levels of support without leaving the community. The health team is equipped to supervise residents who wander day or night, are at risk for elopement, display combative or other behavioral issues, or stay up through the night. Clinical capabilities include wound care, oxygen administration, management of special diets, and thorough diabetic oversight ranging from oral medications to injections and sliding-scale insulin. The Memory Care program is prepared for advanced dementia, using structured routines and secure spaces to reduce confusion and risk.
An RN or LPN is on-site around the clock, and a 24-hour nurse covers every shift to respond to changes in condition or emergencies. All staff pass background checks, and the night shift remains awake. Safety measures include door alarms, fenced outdoor areas, wander-guard technology, pull-cord systems in apartments, and personal emergency response devices that alert staff. On-site medical services such as podiatry, audiology, and a therapy room reduce the need for outside appointments, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses when appropriate. Transfer assistance ranges from standby supervision to one-person transfers for wheelchair or walker users.
Apartments vary in layout and finish, but many feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, and cable service; some also have in-unit laundry. Residents may paint or decorate their space. Routine housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided for all, though not every unit contains every amenity mentioned. Maintenance staff handle repairs so apartments stay functional and safe.
Three daily meals are available from a set menu or cooked to order, and dietitians oversee options for gluten-free, vegetarian, mechanical-chopped, puréed, or thickened-liquid diets. Meals can be enjoyed in the main dining room, a private dining room for family events, or delivered to the apartment. Independent Living residents can opt for medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and a monthly meal plan, giving them the freedom to add only the services they need.
Residents have access to on-site parking, underground parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, and scheduled transportation for errands or medical visits. Amenities include a barber/beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, communal gardens, outdoor walking paths, library, business center, concierge desk, internet access, special-interest clubs, educational programs, live entertainment, and on-site religious services. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
