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Welcome to University Pines – Sky Active Living, an independent senior living community located in Pensacola, Florida.

When you live in our community, you can learn, laugh, and explore life anew. Our services and amenities will make life easier so you can focus on friends, family, and hobbies without the worry about home maintenance.

Discover the Beauty of University Pines

University Pines offers an exciting lifestyle with a host of amenities and activities right at your doorstep, perfect for those seeking an engaging and vibrant lifestyle. Explore the Pensacola Museum of Art or immerse yourself in the magic of a live performance at the Saenger Theater. Experience the thrill of a baseball game at Blue Wahoo Stadium or witness the breathtaking aerobatics of the Blue Angels at the Pensacola Beach Air Show. Dive into history by spending an afternoon exploring Fort Barrancas, ascending the Pensacola Lighthouse, or paying your respects at Barrancas National Cemetery. For moments of reflection, find solace in the various houses of worship nearby, such as Olive Baptist Church, or cheer for your favorite teams at the University of West Florida sporting events.

Discover a life enriched with fulfillment and vibrant experiences at University Pines independent senior living and its inviting surroundings.

Your Life, Your Way

Experience the ultimate in independent living at University Pines. Live life on your terms, enjoying purposeful and fun retirement years. Our vibrant community offers social opportunities, outings to parks, shopping, and restaurants, all while relieving you of the burdens of home maintenance, transportation, and meal preparation. Explore our extensive amenities and rest easy with skilled staff ensuring your safety.

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Life Enrichment

Our Life Enrichment Center is key to igniting interests and passions! Crafted around resident input, we host daily opportunities that ensure there is something for everyone. Each opportunity is designed to address your well-being through the mind, body, and soul.

Upon move-in, we make an effort to understand who you are and offer a wide variety of classes, groups, physical activities, social events, and outings to encourage active participation and meeting new people. Or if you’re not up to it, you can simply relax with a good book or movie in your beautiful apartment. Life Enrichment allows you to live your life, your way.

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with trusted financial guidance and quick funding solutions tailored to your needs.

Celebrate Every Sunrise at University Pines

Step into our apartments, where sunlight streams in through large windows, bathing every room in a warm glow. Inside, you’ll find a soothing color scheme of neutral shades, your own private bathroom, and personalized heating and cooling for ultimate comfort. Our interior design effortlessly complements your personal decor and furniture, creating a space that feels like home. But that’s not all – we offer a range of amenities that ensure the happiness and safety of our residents. Discover a life enriched with fulfillment and vibrant experiences at University Pines independent living and its inviting surroundings.

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Hurricane Isaias – Resident Safety & Preparedness Update.

Dear Residents, Families, and Friends,

As Hurricane Isaias approaches our area, we want to reassure everyone that our management team and staff are actively preparing to keep our residents safe and comfortable.

At this time, we are taking the following steps:
• An emergency generator will be available on site to provide backup power as needed.
• A professional company is coming to board and secure our atrium and will be bringing sandbags to help protect apartments in lower-lying areas.
• Management and staff will remain on site throughout the storm to assist our residents and maintain coverage.
• We have already stocked water, food, and other necessary supplies for our shelter-in-place plan.
We are also asking each resident to take a few important precautions as soon as possible:
• Pick up any prescription medications you may need.
• Have flashlights and extra batteries readily available.
• Charge your cell phones, pendants, and other essential devices.
• Remove all items from balconies and patios, including furniture, plants, decorations, and anything that could become a hazard in strong winds.
• Please keep your emergency supplies and important personal items easily accessible.

Hurricane Isaias is currently moving east and is being monitored closely. At this time, it is a Category 2 storm, with the expectation that it may weaken before landfall. Weather conditions can change, so we will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Most importantly, please remain calm and take reasonable precautions. Our team is prepared, supplies are in place, and we will be here with you throughout the storm.

We understand that hurricanes can be stressful, particularly for our residents and their families. Please know that your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We will continue doing everything we can to keep everyone informed, safe, and comfortable.

Thank you for your cooperation, and please take care of yourselves and one another.

Sincerely,
Freddy Ordonez
University Pines
Executive Director
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What a great way to spend the afternoon with some wonderful piano music. University Pines is honored to have such a talented resident Jim, who has a masters in music, to present musical piano concerts for fellow residents and invited guests. Thank you for presenting your latest"Another Blast From The Past" concert. It was truly enjoyed by all. ...

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We are in good spirits before Isaias makes its way to the coast. Our very own Dr. Jim Blackwell is treating us to a piano performance this afternoon! ...

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University Pines residents are being proactive in preparing for the upcoming storm in their apartments and within the community itself. We have been busy making individual hurricane packets for each resident to add to their emergency packets. Thank you to all of my ambassadors who helped in this effort. ...

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Loved by our residents

Hideko Margie
★★★★★
We toured more than 2 dozen facilities in the Santa Rosa and Escambia counties to find just the right place for our family member. This place is absolutely wonderful with activities every single day! It is independent living, not assisted living, so there is no nurse on site. However, many residents ...
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Hideko Margie
★★★★★
We toured more than 2 dozen facilities in the Santa Rosa and Escambia counties to find just the right place for our family member. This place is absolutely wonderful with activities every single day! It is independent living, not assisted living, so there is no nurse on site. However, many residents utilize home nurse services for minor routine monitoring and assistance. The owners show genuine concern in the safety of their residents, their comfort and happiness and reinvest in keeping the entire facility clean and fresh. They just completely remodeled the interior, replacing all common area carpets, paint, light fixtures and all furniture! What was replaced didn't look so bad, but they wanted to modernize the look. They even replaced large systems like HVAC and roof. The staff are friendly and helpful. Not many quick turnover with many staff members having worked their for over a decade or more. The environment is healthy for the residents. Many still have cars, but for those who no longer drive, they have a sign up shuttle who takes them to appointments, outings, and scheduled events. New security system supports resident safety with sign in and out of ALL non resident visitors and vendors. The system is top notch with facial recognition after initial sign in. No hindrance in keeping track of who are on site. The pricing is very competitive and we consider it more than fair. Our family member has been there since Aug of 2024. She feels at home there. Her one bedroom apartment is 960 so ft! All services are included in the price except for personal toiletries or care products. No more cooking, cleaning or repairs. Just active living doing what you can when you can and however way you want yo do it. We highly commend the staff and recommend the facility for any senior who wants to continue active living with safety and services included. Photos were taken during move in Fall of 2024, but should give you an idea. No common area photos are included, because everything looks more wonderful since the remodel and I didn't have any that did it justice.
Hideko Margie
Hideko Margie
Tina Keller
★★★★★
Great place to work - Awesome residents, great atmosphere.
Tina Keller
★★★★★
Great place to work - Awesome residents, great atmosphere.
Tina Keller
Tina Keller
Neyeska Abud
★★★★★
I love this place, the attention is extraordinary. It is a cozy place and with an unbeatable staff
Neyeska Abud
★★★★★
I love this place, the attention is extraordinary. It is a cozy place and with an unbeatable staff
Neyeska Abud
Neyeska Abud
ES Linden
★★★★★
I have regained my sense of self. Coming here meant leaving my family but I have relocated the lost me. I’m more competent than I’ve been in 10 years. My faith in myself has been reborn.
ES Linden
★★★★★
I have regained my sense of self. Coming here meant leaving my family but I have relocated the lost me. I’m more competent than I’ve been in 10 years. My faith in myself has been reborn.
ES Linden
ES Linden
Betty S Westbrook
★★★★★
My daughter (62 years old) was to find housing here. Place was very clean and everyone was friendly. We ate there and had 3 choices of what we wanted. Apts were plenty big enough.
Betty S Westbrook
★★★★★
My daughter (62 years old) was to find housing here. Place was very clean and everyone was friendly. We ate there and had 3 choices of what we wanted. Apts were plenty big enough.
Betty S Westbrook
Betty S Westbrook
Bart Hare
★★★★★
I moved in, this is now my new home and I love it. Thank you.
Bart Hare
★★★★★
I moved in, this is now my new home and I love it. Thank you.
Bart Hare
Bart Hare

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