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Primrose Retirement Community
Opened in 2008, Primrose Retirement Community provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Council Bluffs, IA. Nursing services are available, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents receive continuous support as needed. The community also accommodates temporary stays to give their primary caregiver time to recover. Moreover, specialized care is provided for those living with memory-related conditions.
Administered by Hannah Phillips, the community can accommodate up to 64 older adults, with monthly starting prices of $4,495 for independent living, $4,815 for assisted living, and $4,510 for Townhome Villas. Notably, the Townhome Villas rate identifies a separate housing option, while the other two rates correspond to named care types. Occupancy is currently at 51.6%.
Residents may bring pets, while a beauty salon allows them to arrange grooming on-site. A chapel and religious services also provide a place for worship. Moreover, restaurant-style dining gives residents a structured setting for daily meals. Scheduled transportation can also support trips arranged through the community.
Community insights.
Pricing & Financial Information
Primrose Retirement Community is administered by Hannah Phillips.
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Violations (74% below)
• State violations (13% below)
• Violations per inspection (25% below)
Violations
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
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Violations
| 6 | 23.4 | This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 74% better |
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State violations
| 6 | 6.9 | This facility has 13% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 13% better |
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Violations per inspection
| 1.2 | 1.6 | This facility has 25% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (1.2 vs. IA avg 1.6).↓ 25% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | IA Average | vs. IA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 12.7 | This facility has had 61% fewer total inspections than the Iowa average (5 vs. IA avg 12.7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 61% fewer |
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Pets Allowed
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4.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Council Bluffs's city center to Primrose Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the IA Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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| Stonehill Care Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Dubuque | 185
Facility
185
IA AVG
73
Rank
#3 / 289 | No |
89
Facility
89
IA AVG
45
Rank
#10 / 302 | - | 21
Facility
21
IA AVG
18
Rank
#85 / 232 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#46 / 259 | 17 | 8
Facility
8
IA AVG
6
Rank
#188 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
| Martina Place | AL | Johnston (Winwood Apartments) | 120
Facility
120
IA AVG
73
Rank
#34 / 289 | No |
67
Facility
67
IA AVG
45
Rank
#60 / 302 | Private / Studio / 1 Bed | 29
Facility
29
IA AVG
18
Rank
#26 / 232 |
43.3%
Facility
43.3%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#200 / 259 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
IA AVG
6
Rank
#58 / 265 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#180 / 265 |
| St Francis Manor | AL HOS NH SNF | Grinnell | 78
Facility
78
IA AVG
73
Rank
#92 / 289 | No |
82
Facility
82
IA AVG
45
Rank
#20 / 302 | - | 49
Facility
49
IA AVG
18
Rank
#11 / 232 |
69.2%
Facility
69.2%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#104 / 259 | 13 | 4
Facility
4
IA AVG
6
Rank
#121 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
| Friendship Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Waterloo | 72
Facility
72
IA AVG
73
Rank
#108 / 289 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
IA AVG
45
Rank
#111 / 302 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 50
Facility
50
IA AVG
18
Rank
#7 / 232 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#22 / 259 | 17 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 265 | 3
Facility
3
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#225 / 265 |
| Primrose Retirement Community | AL IL MC RC | Council Bluffs (Kane Township) | 64
Facility
64
IA AVG
73
Rank
#140 / 289 | Yes | - | - | 18
Facility
18
IA AVG
18
Rank
#107 / 232 |
51.6%
Facility
51.6%
IA AVG
61.5%
Rank
#130 / 259 | 5 | 1
Facility
1
IA AVG
6
Rank
#214 / 265 | 0
Facility
0
IA AVG
0.9
Rank
#1 / 265 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other IA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Retirement Community
What neighborhood is Primrose Retirement Community in?
Primrose Retirement Community is in the Kane Township neighborhood of Council Bluffs.
What is the license number of Primrose Retirement Community?
According to IA state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community's license number is S0273.
What is the occupancy rate at Primrose Retirement Community?
Primrose Retirement Community's occupancy is 51.6%.
How long has Primrose Retirement Community been in business?
Primrose Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 18 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Primrose Retirement Community?
Yes, Primrose Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Primrose Retirement Community?
The team at Primrose Retirement Community can be reached at hannah.phillips@primroseretirement.com.
Who is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community?
Hannah Phillips is the administrator of Primrose Retirement Community.
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