University Village Retirement Community

Name: University Village Retirement Community
Address: 8555 SOUTH LEWIS AVENUE, Tulsa, OK, 74137, US
Telephone: 9182992661

8555 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137 · Tulsa County · 80 certified beds · avg 69 residents/day · certified since Jun 5, 2009

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (15)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 5, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a neutral and fair arbitration process. Arbitration is a way of settling disputes outside of court, and if it's used, the facility must agree with the resident on a neutral arbitrator and a convenient location.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly inform residents or their representatives about arbitration agreements — contracts that give up the right to sue in court — including their right to refuse to sign.
Dec 5, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 31, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not regularly inspect bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails for safety, or the rails and mattresses were not attached safely to the frames. · from a complaint
Sep 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Sep 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Sep 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Sep 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away.
Oct 8, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 8).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2021	1	D
2023	5	E
2024	9	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Oklahoma avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.72	4.58	3.95	top 38% in Oklahoma; top 18% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.01	0.41	0.69	top 1% in Oklahoma; top 15% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.26	4.16	3.50	top 41% in Oklahoma; top 16% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.72	0.28	0.48	top 3% in Oklahoma; top 15% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	48.1	55.5	45.8	top 28% in Oklahoma; bottom 42% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.8	53.6	42.9	top 19% in Oklahoma; top 30% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.36, RN 0.94, weekend 3.94. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Fail, Blake	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	38%	07/29/2011
Gawey, Matthew	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	38%	07/29/2011
Roberts, Keith	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	24%	07/29/2011
Brown, Tammy	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2025
Brown, Tammy	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/12/2025
Fail, Blake	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/29/2011
Gawey, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/29/2011
Luiskutty, Thomas	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/03/2022
Luiskutty, Thomas	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/03/2022
Neal, Vanessa	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/29/2011
Neal, Vanessa	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/29/2011
Roberts, Keith	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/29/2011
Triad Aspen Partners, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2011
Triad Aspen Partners, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/15/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Grace Skilled Nursing and Therapy Jenks	0.9 mi	Jenks, OK	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Zarrow Pointe	2.0 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★★★	4/5
Ambassador Manor Nursing Center	2.6 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★☆☆☆	2/5
The Villages at Southern Hills	2.8 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★★★	5/5
Montereau, INC.	3.2 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★☆☆	3/5
Colonial Manor Nursing Home	3.6 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★★☆	3/5
Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare	3.7 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★☆☆☆	4/5
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center	3.8 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★☆☆	3/5
The Cottage Extended Care	4.0 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★☆☆	4/5
Covenant Living at Inverness	4.3 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★★★	5/5
Ignite Medical Resort Tulsa, LLC	5.1 mi	Tulsa, OK	★★★★★	4/5
Glenwood Skilled Nursing and Therapy	5.7 mi	Glenpool, OK	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 375531.

The Care File

Visit checklist — University Village Retirement Community

8555 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74137 · 9182992661

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Does your admission agreement include an arbitration clause, and is signing it optional?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Is signing an arbitration agreement required for admission, and can we refuse it without affecting my family member's care?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 375531 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)