About University Village Retirement CommunityUniversity Village Retirement Community is located at 8555 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK, reachable at (918) 299-2661. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 80.0 certified beds and serves an average of 68 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2009-06-05. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
#4840 of 14703 nationally – #45 of 284 in Oklahoma
Who Is This Facility Best For?
University Village Retirement Community offers a mid-range care option in Tulsa, OK. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightUniversity Village Retirement Community currently provides 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 51 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 26 min/day (2022) to 51 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 50.0% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 28 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 53 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours51 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 3 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours51 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $55,643. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, University Village Retirement Community ranks 4840th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 45th out of 284 nursing homes. In Tulsa, it ranks 8th out of 20 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,508 nationally and RN hours rank #3,196 nationally (#4 in OK).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OK State Rank
Note
2022
4.51
#2,162 / 14,703
#36 / 284
Top 25%
2023
4.75
#1,526 / 14,703
#25 / 284
Top 25%
2024
4.60
#1,882 / 14,703
#31 / 284
Top 25%
2025
4.49
#2,344 / 14,703
#38 / 284
Top 25%
2026
4.47
#2,508 / 14,703
#36 / 284
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
OK State Rank
Note
2022
0.43
#10,281 / 14,703
#93 / 284
Below average
2023
0.53
#7,568 / 14,703
#27 / 284
Below average
2024
0.83
#2,963 / 14,703
#6 / 284
Top 25%
2025
0.95
#2,174 / 14,703
#3 / 284
Top 25%
2026
0.84
#3,196 / 14,703
#4 / 284
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
University Village Retirement Community is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2009-06-05. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (918) 299-2661 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
University Village Retirement Community holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.4/100, placing it #4840 of 14703 facilities nationally and #45 of 284 in Oklahoma. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at University Village Retirement Community receives a reported average of 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 51 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 53 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 3 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 50.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $55,643. 5 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 42.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, University Village Retirement Community ranks 4840th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within OK, it ranks 45th out of 284 nursing homes. In Tulsa, it ranks 8th out of 20 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,508 nationally and RN hours rank #3,196 nationally (#4 in OK). Our composite quality score of 77.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Tulsa, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/oklahoma/tulsa/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.