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Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson
Operated by Tsmm Management, L. , Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson is a senior living community on West Cross Street in Anderson, Indiana. The community is less than half a mile from Community Hospital Anderson and about 3 miles from the city centre. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof, giving families flexibility if a resident’s needs change over time. The 82-bed community has been open for about a year, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences.
Hervey Lawrence serves as the administrator, and Joyce Harris is the director of nursing. On-site nursing staff is available 24 hours a day. Residents have access to on-site therapy through Legacy. The community is designed for adults age 55 and older. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 42%, giving new residents a good selection of available rooms.
Residents have access to a library, chapel, movie theatre, billiard room, wellness centre, and computer lounge. Scheduled transportation, enclosed parking, and guest suites add convenience for residents and visiting family. Residents can also bring their pets, so they do not have to leave a companion animal behind during their stay.
Primrose is in a car-dependent part of Anderson, so most errands and outings require a car. They can rely on the community’s transportation service or family members for travel.
State inspection reviews have focused on recordkeeping accuracy and kitchen sanitation practices. More recent complaint investigations found no substantiated issues. Families touring Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson should ask how kitchen sanitation and documentation practices are managed daily.
Community insights.
About this community
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson is legally operated by Tsmm Management, L.l.c., and administered by Hervey Lawrence.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
• Total deficiencies (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (51% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (3% below)
• Total complaints (20% below)
• Complaints per year (23% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 33 | This facility has 67% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (11 vs. IN avg 33).↓ 67% better Rank #81 / 318 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 81st out of 318 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 1.2 | 2.47 | This facility has 51% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.2 vs. IN avg 2.47).↓ 51% better Rank #64 / 309 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th out of 309 homes we track in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 309 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total visits
| 9 | 19 | This facility has had 53% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 53% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (5 vs. IN avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 56% | 58% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (56% vs. IN avg 58%).↓ 2% better |
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Inspections
| 9 | 13 | This facility has had 31% fewer inspections than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (4 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 20% better Rank #128 / 290 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 290 homes we track in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 290 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Indiana that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Complaints per year
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 23% better |
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Complaint visits
| 9 | 8 | This facility has had 13% more complaint visits than the Indiana average (9 vs. IN avg 8). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 13% more |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 575 - 811 / 720 - 1,068 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Transportation Services
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Anderson's city center to Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.38 miles to nearest hospital (Community Hospital Anderson)
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Compare Assisted Living around Anderson
Info below is compiled from the IN Dept. of Health (IDOH), 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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Name of the director of nursing on record, when the state publishes this field.
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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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Total complaints filed or tracked in the state system for the facility in the reporting window. A volume metric—read alongside inspections and deficiencies.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam | AL | Anderson | 130
Facility
130
IN AVG
116
Rank
#139 / 431 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
IN AVG
40
Rank
#125 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#156 / 417 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#191 / 410 | A+ | Vernatene Banks | Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam LLC | Carmen May | 23 | 12
Facility
12
IN AVG
5
Rank
#282 / 290 | 48
Facility
48
IN AVG
36
Rank
#256 / 318 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#143 / 309 |
| Sugar Fork Crossing | AL MC | Anderson | 128
Facility
128
IN AVG
116
Rank
#146 / 431 | Yes |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
40
Rank
#374 / 551 | - | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#156 / 417 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#118 / 410 | C- | Lorena Glover | Nxm Anderson Operator LLC | Daphne Nichols | 16 | 13
Facility
13
IN AVG
5
Rank
#284 / 290 | 30
Facility
30
IN AVG
36
Rank
#198 / 318 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#125 / 309 |
| Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson | AL IL MC | Anderson | 82
Facility
82
IN AVG
116
Rank
#317 / 431 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
IN AVG
40
Rank
#398 / 551 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#156 / 417 |
41.5%
Facility
41.5%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#380 / 410 | A+ | Hervey Lawrence | Tsmm Management, L.l.c | Joyce Harris | 9 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#128 / 290 | 11
Facility
11
IN AVG
36
Rank
#81 / 318 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#64 / 309 |
| Keystone Woods | AL RC | Anderson | 70
Facility
70
IN AVG
116
Rank
#346 / 431 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
IN AVG
40
Rank
#496 / 551 | 1 Bed | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
8
Rank
#156 / 417 |
78.6%
Facility
78.6%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#108 / 410 | A- | Kristin Johnson | Csl Keystone Woods, LLC | Melinda Negley | 9 | 4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#128 / 290 | 20
Facility
20
IN AVG
36
Rank
#135 / 318 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#153 / 309 |
| Crown Pointe of Anderson | AL IL RESC | Anderson (Glyn Ellen) | 66
Facility
66
IN AVG
116
Rank
#353 / 431 | No |
8
Facility
8
IN AVG
40
Rank
#484 / 551 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
IN AVG
8
Rank
#61 / 417 |
65.2%
Facility
65.2%
IN AVG
66.9%
Rank
#225 / 410 | A+ | Robert Cook | Crownpointe Communities LLC | Marlene Powell | 7 | 1
Facility
1
IN AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 290 | 10
Facility
10
IN AVG
36
Rank
#73 / 318 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#84 / 309 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson is located in Anderson, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.
Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson
Who is the Director of Nursing at Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson?
Joyce Harris is the Director of Nursing at Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson.
Who is the owner of Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson?
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson is legally operated by Tsmm Management, L.l.c., and administered by Hervey Lawrence.
Is Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson in a walkable area?
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson?
According to IN state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson's license number is 25-011806-1.
When does Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson's license expire?
According to IN state health department records, Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson?
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson's occupancy is 42%.
How long has Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson been in business?
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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