Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Grand Island, NE

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Grand Island, NE

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island

Resting gracefully in Nebraska, Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island stands as a gem, offering a home for seniors navigating the journey of their golden years. Here, challenges are met with unwavering support. Within these welcoming walls, residents discover a vibrant home where a world of possibilities awaits. From private balconies and serene patios to beautifully manicured raised flower gardens, every space is designed to inspire. Therapy services stand ready to enhance well-being, while the proximity to doctor’s offices and a hospital ensures a sense of security.

The community’s bistro and wellness center beckon, complemented by scheduled transportation for convenience. A library, ice cream parlor, and chapel are among the many offerings that foster connections and cater to diverse interests. Notably, the emergency response system adds an extra layer of reassurance. At the heart of Primrose Retirement Community lies a commitment to providing exceptional assisted living for seniors and independent living services. The warmth and respect exuded by the staff create an environment where residents feel truly valued.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
38
Bed community size
42-bed community Rank #190 / 225Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 190th out of 225 homes we track in Nebraska for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nebraska facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #266 / 285Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 285 homes we track in Nebraska for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nebraska facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
Rank #26 / 177Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 177 homes we track in Nebraska for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nebraska average, with its Statewide rank out of 177. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nebraska that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Nebraska average: 70.3%
Occupied beds
38 / 42
Average occupied beds in Nebraska homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facilities
StatusActive
CountyHall
License NumberALF296

Ownership & Operating Entity

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island is legally operated by Tsmm Management, LLC, and administered by Sophia Acosta.

Contact Information

Fax(308) 382-9577

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Inspection History

In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.

Since 2010 · 16 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 4 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Nebraska state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2010 vs. Nebraska state average
Overall vs. NE average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Nebraska average:
• Total deficiencies (92% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 452 This facility has 92% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (4 vs. NE avg 52).↓ 92% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.82.66 This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NE avg 2.66).↓ 70% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNE Averagevs. NE Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the Nebraska average (5 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 497 / 548 - 811 / 1,018 - 1,055 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio
2 bedroom
2 bedroom

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Grand Island's city center to Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Grand Island

Info below is compiled from the NE Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Heritage at Sagewood
AL
MC
RC
Grand Island
136
Facility 136
NE AVG 81
Rank #29 / 225
Yes
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 47
Rank #215 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---Gretchen HueftleThe Heritage At Sagewood Operating, LLC4
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
The Cedars at Broadwell
AL
Grand Island
76
Facility 76
NE AVG 81
Rank #89 / 225
No---
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #69 / 177
-Administrator Brittany Murphy-18
6
Facility 6
NE AVG 7
Rank #86 / 155
9
Facility 9
NE AVG 15
Rank #100 / 155
73
Facility 73
NE AVG 52
Rank #108 / 155
4.1
Facility 4.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #118 / 155
Riverside Lodge Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Grand Island
75
Facility 75
NE AVG 81
Rank #90 / 225
Yes
35
Facility 35
NE AVG 47
Rank #195 / 285
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
NE AVG 29
Rank #15 / 58
-A+Kimberly Andrews-7
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 7
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 15
Rank #1 / 155
0
Facility 0
NE AVG 52
Rank #1 / 155
0.0
Facility 0.0
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #1 / 155
Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island
AL
IL
MC
Grand Island
42
Facility 42
NE AVG 81
Rank #190 / 225
Yes
12
Facility 12
NE AVG 47
Rank #266 / 285
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #26 / 177
-Sophia AcostaTsmm Management, LLC5
1
Facility 1
NE AVG 7
Rank #29 / 155
2
Facility 2
NE AVG 15
Rank #49 / 155
4
Facility 4
NE AVG 52
Rank #54 / 155
0.8
Facility 0.8
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #62 / 155
Lebensraum Assisted Living
AL
Grand Island
33
Facility 33
NE AVG 81
Rank #212 / 225
Yes
31
Facility 31
NE AVG 47
Rank #215 / 285
Suite-
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NE AVG 73.3%
Rank #16 / 177
-Megan CoronaJ.c.d.h., Inc10
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 7
Rank #55 / 155
3
Facility 3
NE AVG 15
Rank #64 / 155
11
Facility 11
NE AVG 52
Rank #69 / 155
1.1
Facility 1.1
NE AVG 4.0
Rank #68 / 155

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nebraska

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island is located in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nebraska.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
NE

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Nebraska resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NE

Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE

Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Age 55+
General Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE

Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NE

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island

Who is the owner of Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island?

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island is legally operated by Tsmm Management, LLC, and administered by Sophia Acosta.

Is Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island in a walkable area?

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island?

According to NE state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island's license number is ALF296.

What is the occupancy rate at Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island?

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island's occupancy is 91%.

Are pets allowed at Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island?

Yes, Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island?

Sophia Acosta is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island.

How many beds does Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island have?

Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island has 42 beds.

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