University Place Independent Living sits in the Abilene Heights neighborhood at 1250 E North 10th St in Abilene, Texas, and serves older adults who want to live on their own but could use some support, and with options for assisted living, memory care, nursing care, rehab, and even adult day care, residents can stay as their needs change, which makes it a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The building has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, each with kitchens, safety-equipped bathrooms, and sizes from about 360 to 880 square feet, and these apartments feel comfortable and give privacy but are still connected to common spaces. Residents over 55 can get weekly or biweekly housekeeping, linen help, and maintenance, and the community has laundry rooms on every floor, wheelchair access, and an emergency response system, which makes daily life easier and safer for people who may need a bit of extra help. The kitchens come with a stove, dishwasher, disposal, and full refrigerator, so residents can prepare their own meals and snacks if they want, but there are also three chef-prepared meals every day served in a restaurant-style dining room with table service and some southern-style meals and even private dining rooms for special occasions.
There are outdoor courtyards and a gazebo, fenced walking paths with benches, colorful flowers, and a chapel with stained-glass windows, plus indoor sitting areas, a beauty salon and barbershop, a fitness room, and a country store on site for picking up essentials, so folks don't have to leave the property for day-to-day needs if they don't want to. For staying active, programmed events happen on and offsite like movie nights, live bluegrass on Thursdays, faith services, exercise and wellness programs, social outings, group games, brain games, diamond art club, and day trips arranged through scheduled transportation, so it's easier to stay busy and engaged no matter your ability. Some folks join meal outings, and others volunteer, and since the community is pet friendly, people are allowed to bring their pets to live with them. There's onsite staff trained to give personal care, help with daily activities, and provide nurse, rehab, memory, and dementia services if needed, and homecare is also available for extra support.
University Place focuses on making sure residents are happy and healthy, so there's a focus on personalized activities, good cooking, services like on-site therapy, and opportunities to contribute to the community, all shaped by listening to what residents are interested in that week. Apartments are known to be a little larger than many newer communities, and there's encouragement to stay independent and social, with plenty of shared spaces for meeting up or relaxing. Parking is available for residents, and staff offer a 24-hour concierge for help at any time. The property is open to both men and women and welcomes all, with legal protections in place against discrimination based on gender identity or orientation. The walk score of 59 means you can get to some places on foot, and there are schools like Taylor Elementary, Craig Middle, and Abilene High nearby for those with visiting grandchildren. University Place is off the market for now, but scheduled tours are available for interested folks who want to see first-hand what daily life is like in this peaceful senior community with friendly staff, award-winning activities, and a focus on letting people age with comfort and dignity.
