University Place

Janet Smith and I about to start our 5th month of Residence at University Place. We very impressed with our new home and made our choice carefully after living on the Texas Gulf Coast since 2011. This is not the coast but is sure is a wonderful home like atmosphere to us. We arrived here with a mattress in a box and a sofa as well as our clothing, towels and bed linens. Then days of Amazon deliveries began for furniture and home items. We love furniture but I will admit it was quite a chore to assemble but now it is a done deal. We had no lived in a residence setting since college days so it took some getting used to. Our food service is great and pretty consistent but sometimes a little off. But I owned a bar and restaurant for years and issues always happened. The staff is friendly and always do their best. Probably better than I did. We appreciate them and their service and try to tell them so after every meal. There are lots of activities to stay busy with. Sharon and Jerry Smith

I absolutely love this place. Taylor is the best and I can’t say enough about the Chef, Ryder!!!! We have delicious meals Three times a day. And snacks in between. I love all the people here and the staff is absolutely fantastic! Casi, Teresa, Janna , maggie and James! Michelle has activities for us like, crafts and bingo and celebrations. When I went into the Chaple the first time I felt like I was in Heaven. I have two little dogs who are so happy here. We have nice yards we can walk in and play. I thank God everyday for my peaceful life at University Place Independent living! I know I’ve probably forgotten some of the people I would like to Mention, but there is no one here that isn’t a pleasant person. I love my life here!!!

I recently toured University Place (March 2026), and I was so impressed! I was ready to move in that very day! The food smelled delicious (I didn’t have an opportunity to try - maybe on another visit!). The one bedroom apartment was larger than the two-bedroom apartment I currently rent! It would have provided plenty of space for me, my two cats, and my grandchildren when they visit. I had NO idea that University Place provided three meals a day. These days I do very little cooking and mostly microwave little dinners, so this was most unexpected but great, because I love good food! I was also excited to learn that should I feel the need for a little help, there is an arrangement with Home Instead with staff on premises every week day. Currently I don’t need any help, but that was good to learn so that I could age in place for some time prior to having to move again to Assisted Living or a Nursing Home, if at all. I was able to speak briefly, yet meaningfully, with several residents. And they all struck me as happy and content. I just cannot say enough nice things about University Place! Taylor was extremely helpful and answered most of my questions before I had a chance to ask. There are so many unique features about University Place to rank it high on my list of Independent Communities. But you MUST schedule a tour and see it for yourself. A little background about myself. I am 72 years old living independently in a very old apartment here in Abilene. I have some balance issues, and my current apartment has no modifications for an older person like myself. It’s been recommended that I use my walker full-time, and yet the doorways in my current apartment are not wide enough for an old-fashioned folding walker to pass through. So I have been looking for something safer - like wide hallways and doorways, a flat entryway instead of steps, and a walk-in shower with grab bars in the bathroom - so that I could continue being independent. University Place fulfilled and exceed my dreams for my next home. I am currently stuck in a lease, but I would love very much for University Place to be in my future. Check it out - you too will be impressed!

This is a great place, and the front office staff are friendly and very helpful. Jana miller the concierge is always going above and beyond helping all the residents. I see residents all the time going to her with their everyday needs and problems and she handles them while also keeping everything running smoothly. Great job Jana Miller and rest of the front office.