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1250 E. North 10th Street, Abilene, TX
★ 4.320 reviewsvia A Place for Mom ↗
About the community
Retirement is the time of your life — to have the time of your life! At University Place, we offer independent living within a welcoming community, in the University Hills area of Abilene, Texas. Our highly reviewed staff is focused on listening to our residents, tailoring activities to your interests, scheduling transportation to preferred destinations, and even cooking up favorite recipes. Don’t be surprised if your famous baby back ribs show up on the dinner table! Community Activities and Services Independent living lets you set your own pace, with as much socializing or leisure time as you please. Our community offers ample common spaces, including comfortably arranged lounges, an on-site chapel, and private walking paths meandering throughout the beautiful grounds. We curate activities for residents designed for optimal health and happiness, encouraging everyone to be as active as possible. A few of the spaces and events you can enjoy around our community include: Exercise classes Brain games Library Game room Fitness center Lobby with big-screen TV Country store Bluegrass Thursdays — a musical entertainment favorite! We offer an array of services for your comfort and convenience, so you can reclaim time for doing what fulfills you. Dining option of three chef-prepared meals daily Regular housekeeping Apartment maintenance Scheduled transportation for shopping and doctor appointments Around-the-clock concierge Worship services for numerous faiths Full-service beauty salon and barber shop Living Options and Amenities We offer studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with ample room for living large, Texas-style. Residential units include a kitchenette or full kitchen, full bath, living room, dining room, and large closets. Make yourself at home with personal furnishings and favorite decorations. Additional amenities can include: Utilities Emergency response system Covered parking Related Links Independent Living Assisted Living vs. Independent Living Senior Living for Men
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PositiveI found everyone to be friendly and helpful. Concierge, maintenence and administration have all been very helpful with move in and settling in. The residents have been very friendly and encouraging my Mother to join them in dining and activities. My Mother seems to be happy and likes University Place very much.
★★★★★
PositiveStaff kind, patient, helpful, cheerful. I love my one bedroom apartment.
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PositiveStaff very friendly, helpful. Residents are very friendly. Feel very safe and secure.
★★★★★
PositiveI would recommend the facility and everyone from housekeeping to the director have been wonderful. My father-in -law has no complaints. We have not met an unhappy person there and my father in law is a whole different person since moving there.
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PositiveElectric, cable, and 3 meals a day are all included in the rent. For activities, they have special days where they take you shopping and out to eat. Coming up soon, they're going to have a Senior Prom. They have musical nights where people play the guitar and things. They have yoga class, dominoes, bingo, nail polish, and a beauty/barber shop on-site. They have a Veterans' wall with pictures hung up. They also have special doctors - podiatrists, hearing doctors, dermatologists - who come by for those who don't get …
Response from the communityThank you, Lisa for your review. We are so glad you enjoy University Place Independent Living!
May 26, 2022
★★★★★
PositiveOur tour here was very nice. We really liked University Place. It was clean, and they engaged with the people who live there. It's a very good choice if you’re in that position in Abilene. Basically, it came down to location. We chose a place closer to our family. Also, there's a big swing in price, and University Place was thousands more.
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