Primrose Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Council Bluffs, IA

Primrose Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Council Bluffs, IA

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 64 Rank #140 / 289Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 140th out of 289 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #107 / 232Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 107th out of 232 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
18 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #130 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 130th out of 259 assisted living communities we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
51.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Iowa average: 61.5%
About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Independent Living
$4,495/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Programs For People With Dementia
IssuanceJune 4, 2008
CountyPottawattamie
License NumberS0273

Ownership & Operating Entity

Primrose Retirement Community is administered by Hannah Phillips.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency response system, handicapped-accessible bathrooms.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Does not accept Medicaid
Does not accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesYes
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Game Room
Chapel
Wheelchair Accessible
Wellness Center
Scheduled Transportation
Social Events
Dining
Ice Cream Parlor
Housekeeping
Library
Pet Friendly
Three Home-Cooked Meals Daily
Quiet Area With Country Views
ActivitiesDaily activities and social events
Specific ProgramsTownhome Villas
Religious Services
Touring HoursMo-Fr 08:00-17:00

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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 Info 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.

Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 3 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Violations (74% below)
• State violations (13% below)
• Violations per inspection (25% below)

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

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Violations Info Total violations cited across all inspections on record. Iowa reports these as a federal and a state component, shown below; the two add up to this total. 623.4 This facility has 74% fewer violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 23.4).↓ 74% better
State violations Info Part of the Violations total above — the share cited under Iowa state licensing requirements. Federal + state add up to the total. 66.9 This facility has 13% fewer state violations than a typical Iowa assisted living residence (6 vs. IA avg 6.9).↓ 13% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.21.6 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 512.7 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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Address 4.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Council Bluffs's city center to Primrose Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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.
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.
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.
Count of incident-based investigations (e.g. reported events) in the regulatory record for the reporting period.
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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