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5.0
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I really love the staff in all departments. They have made me feel welcome. My family has not been able to come yet, but if they see what I see they will think this is the best place for me. The meals are good. I'm not that much on meat, so I think warm vegetable meals should be an option.

About the facility
Holiday University Oaks

Grand, mature oak trees line the picturesque grounds of Holiday University Oaks. Here, residents have access to daily chef-inspired meals, premier amenities, and exceptional independent living services. This pet-friendly Holiday Retirement community is located in the historic city of Mobile, Alabama, and is just a few minutes from the shores of Mobile Bay.

Holiday University Oaks strives to provide residents with a welcoming, homelike atmosphere that facilitates a sense of fellowship. Common areas are furnished with comfortable and familiar decor. Residents are welcome to watch TV in the theater room or browse the collection of books and DVDs in the on-site library.

Community Details

Friendly associates provide an array of services, including regular housekeeping, light linen, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The culinary team prepares three well-balanced meals every day. Multiple menu items are available to accommodate different tastes and dietary needs. All meals are served in the restaurant-style dining room complete with carpeting and tall ceilings.

Residents can stay stimulated and engaged through the community’s robust calendar, which is filled with a large variety of recreational, educational, and leisure activities. Wellness programs, social events, and day trips to local attractions are also provided.

To ensure residents’ safety, trained associates are on-site to provide emergency...

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Amenities
at Holiday University Oaks

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Bath Tubs
  • Air Conditioned

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • American Sign Language
  • English

Activities

  • Wii Bowling
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Dances
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Community Service Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Gardening Club
  • Art Classes
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest

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for Holiday University Oaks

9.7Review score37 reviews
9.7
Review score
37 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
14%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
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A Place for Mom has scored Holiday University Oaks with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday University Oaks has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.1
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.5
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Holiday University Oaks with 9.7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Holiday University Oaks has 37 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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Doris - Resident/client
Independent Living
February 15, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
I really love the staff in all departments. They have made me feel welcome. My family has not been able to come yet, but if they see what I see they will think this is the best place for me. The meals are good. I'm not that much on meat, so I think warm vegetable meals should be an option. As far as me recommending this place, I have to some people. I really love my room and the people.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 12, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Friendly and Kind Staff
What our family likes the most about the Holiday University Oaks community is their staff team. The staff members working there are very friendly and always helpful. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would definitely recommend this community to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Steve Rodriguez - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
My Home
My Name is [name removed], I currently live at University Oaks, I have lived her on the second floor for almost 9 years now, i enjoy living here, and like all of the staff. I enjoy helping with games such as Bingo and Boccee Ball, [name removed] our ELC does a great job, and is very friendly. She goes above and beyond to help the residents in any way possible.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Jane Turner - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
University Oaks, My Home
I live at University Oaks, I have lived here for a few years now, and I enjoy it very much, We have three meals a day served in the dining room, we go on the bus shopping, and other outings, we play games like Bingo, Rummikub, Boccee Ball, and others. We also have a chapel on the second floor for church services and a physical therapy and hair salon on the third floor
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Paul Turner - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
A great place to call home
I currently live at University Oaks, I love my apartment, the food is great, we have lots of activities and outings, i love going on the bus to go shopping and out to eat, we also go to places like the fair, the aquarium, casinos and more. In all University Oaks is home and i am very satisfied here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ernest Rhodes
Independent Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
Great And Friendly Staff
University Oaks has a very friendly group of employee's. Facility is very clean and all the residents are all very friendly. I would recommend this retirement facility to anyone its a great place to live.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Wade H - Family/friend
Independent Living
December 27, 2023
5.0
Just Like Home
The staff treats my friend wonderfully! we love having the peace of mind she is in a loving place. She has gained new friends and loves spending time with them. We like knowing she has meals provided for.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
SR - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 4, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Review for Holiday University Oaks
They were the best. We picked this community because of the location. Everything we experienced was over the top. You want regret this move.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
MT - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 6, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
It's Great
So far I like this place. The interaction with the staff is good. It's really nice, clean ,and three meals per day. It's more affordable, and it's worth every dime. They offer activites, such as; bingo, church and all kinds of activities. The breakfast and lunch is good, but dinner could be improved. They have transportation, that takes the residents to Walmart, and doctors appointments twice per week.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Joyce - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 1, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
a place you would want your mom to be
The community itself is very clean, and the staff members are so friendly. There is one very experienced chef that makes delicious meals, and the other chef is okay, but is learning to get better and better. They have a ton of different activities for those who want to take advantage of them. Every Wednesday they take residents out do thrift stores, the casino or just small day trips. I am happy here and I would recommend Holiday University Oaks to other families.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Danitza - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 23, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
University Oaks Review
So far things are going well. They are recently under new management, so there are a lot of changes taking place right now. I would tell others just to ask a lot of questions up front and make sure that it meets your needs.
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
January 12, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Holiday University Oaks
Holiday looked fine. Only offered independent living. They were prepared, helpful, and informative.
Angela - Family/friend
Independent Living
October 10, 2022
5.0
Verified Review
A great place for your family to live
Unfortunately our loved one was not able to move into Holiday University Oaks, but we would most definitely recommend them to other families. The staff members working there know everyone by name - they do a great job interacting with the residents, and the residents seem to really enjoy interacting with one another. Everybody looked really happy and relaxed at the community. The meals were absolutely superb.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Ricky - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 11, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Good family environment
I would recommend this community
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
March 22, 2022
3.0
Verified Review
Our Experience So Far
A new company bought it. Most of the staff left. The meals seems to be off balance. You no longer have choices on meals. My loved one was served leftovers and breakfast with no meats, etc. The foods quality declined and the overall prices went up. They are short on staff.
Response from Holiday University Oaks
May 12, 2022
We at University Oaks take your feedback seriously. If you would like to personally talk with us about your experience, please email us at Feedback@HolidaySeniorLiving.com.?
Daniel - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 27, 2021
4.5
Verified Review
Good place with a good value
Our loved one absolutely does not like the food at all, however they are doing some activities like bingo which is her favorite. They also have boccie ball and we do think the value for cost is fair.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
5
anonymous - Resident/client
Independent Living
December 11, 2020
1.5
Verified Review
Food and the chef is really terrible
I’ve lived here for 2 years and my main complaint is food quality and nobody is doing anything about it. We’ve had many complaints from residents to the staff and we’ve complained to corporate but nobody does anything.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
2
Value for Cost
0.5
Care Services
0.5
Activities
3
Response from Holiday University Oaks
March 31, 2021
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We regret to hear that you have not been completely satisfied. Our goal is to have happy residents and family members so your feedback is important to us. Thank you
Carole Sickman - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 7, 2020
3.0
Staff
Friendly, helpful staff
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
3
Activities
3
Delores Jordan - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 5, 2020
5.0
Helping a Resident Stay Calm!!!
I had an incident last week where ALL of the staff went above the call of duty in helping me to stay calm. I so appreciate all of them working at University Oaks! A BIG shout-out to them all!!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
April 23, 2020
3.0
Verified Review
Beautiful place
It is a beautiful place. The parking lot is tight with a limited number of parking spaces. We chose this community because of price and the initial upfront costs were affordable. Her apartment is smaller but it seems quite nice. She doesn't mind the food, it arrives to her room on time, but she says there is too much sodium in it. We told them but we can't seem to get that resolved.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
2
Activities
3
Response from Holiday University Oaks
May 13, 2020
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to rate and review our community. We appreciate you providing this feedback on our dining, our goal is to have happy residents and family members so your feedback is very important to us. Thank you
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