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.
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About this community
Occupancy
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.
Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average
• Inspection deficiency rate (35% above)
• Complaint visits (13% above) 6 Better Metrics better than Indiana average:
• Total deficiencies (61% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (26% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (29% below)
• Inspections (31% below)
• Total complaints (20% below)
• Complaints per year (23% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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14 | 36 | This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (14 vs. IN avg 36).↓ 61% better Rank #86 / 317 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 86th out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
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1.4 | 1.9 | This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.4 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 26% better Rank #85 / 317 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 85th out of 317 homes in Indiana for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Indiana average among 317 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
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Total visits
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10 | 19 | This facility has had 47% fewer total visits than the Indiana average (10 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 47% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
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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
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50% | 37% | This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (50% vs. IN avg 37%).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspections
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9 | 13 | This facility has 31% fewer inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 13).↓ 31% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | IN Average | vs. IN Avg |
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Total complaints
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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 / 293 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 293 homes in Indiana for total complaints. Shows this facility's total complaints compared to the Indiana average among 293 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Indiana that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Complaints per year
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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
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9 | 8 | This facility has 13% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 13% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 24, 2025 inspection found one deficiency for failing to verify annual tuberculosis clearance for 4 of 7 residents reviewed.
- May 3, 2024 complaint investigation cited four deficiencies related to unsafe food storage, improper dishwasher temperatures, poor dietary staff hygiene, and heavy kitchen equipment residue.
- Four complaint investigations between June 2024 and February 2025 found no deficiencies related to the allegations and confirmed compliance with state regulations.
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
Fitness and Recreation
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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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The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
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| Bethany Pointe Health Campus |
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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Anderson |
138
Facility
138
IN AVG
116
Rank
#116 / 433
| Yes |
27
Facility
27
IN AVG
37
Rank
#347 / 587
| Studio / Suite |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
2
Rank
#36 / 420
| 37.0% | - | Alicia Lambert | Hancock Regional Hospital | Alexa Troutman |
75
Facility
75
IN AVG
83
Rank
#264 / 392
| 26 |
8
Facility
8
IN AVG
5
Rank
#254 / 293
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41
Facility
41
IN AVG
36
Rank
#187 / 317
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1.1
Facility
1.1
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#85 / 317
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| Sweet Galilee at The Wigwam |
AL
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Anderson |
130
Facility
130
IN AVG
116
Rank
#140 / 433
| Yes |
63
Facility
63
IN AVG
37
Rank
#125 / 587
| Studio / 1 Bed |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
2
Rank
#36 / 420
| 70.0% | A+ | Vernatene Banks | Sweet Galilee At The Wigwam LLC | Carmen May |
71
Facility
71
IN AVG
83
Rank
#317 / 392
| 23 |
12
Facility
12
IN AVG
5
Rank
#285 / 293
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48
Facility
48
IN AVG
36
Rank
#208 / 317
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1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#117 / 317
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| Sugar Fork Crossing |
AL
MC
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Anderson |
128
Facility
128
IN AVG
116
Rank
#147 / 433
| Yes |
23
Facility
23
IN AVG
37
Rank
#375 / 587
| - |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
2
Rank
#36 / 420
| 77.3% | D+ | Lorena Glover | Nxm Anderson Operator LLC | Daphne Nichols |
75
Facility
75
IN AVG
83
Rank
#264 / 392
| 16 |
13
Facility
13
IN AVG
5
Rank
#287 / 293
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29
Facility
29
IN AVG
36
Rank
#156 / 317
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1.8
Facility
1.8
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#98 / 317
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| Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson |
AL
IL
MC
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Anderson |
82
Facility
82
IN AVG
116
Rank
#318 / 433
| Yes |
19
Facility
19
IN AVG
37
Rank
#399 / 587
| 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
2
Rank
#36 / 420
| 41.5% | A+ | Hervey Lawrence | Tsmm Management, L.l.c | Joyce Harris |
87
Facility
87
IN AVG
83
Rank
#110 / 392
| 9 |
4
Facility
4
IN AVG
5
Rank
#128 / 293
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14
Facility
14
IN AVG
36
Rank
#86 / 317
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1.4
Facility
1.4
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#85 / 317
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| Crown Pointe of Anderson |
AL
IL
RESC
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Anderson (Glyn Ellen) |
66
Facility
66
IN AVG
116
Rank
#354 / 433
| No |
8
Facility
8
IN AVG
37
Rank
#485 / 587
| Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
2
Rank
#36 / 420
| 65.2% | A+ | Robert Cook | Crownpointe Communities LLC | Marlene Powell |
96
Facility
96
IN AVG
83
Rank
#23 / 392
| 7 |
1
Facility
1
IN AVG
5
Rank
#1 / 293
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10
Facility
10
IN AVG
36
Rank
#64 / 317
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1.1
Facility
1.1
IN AVG
1.9
Rank
#63 / 317
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana
Primrose Retirement Community of Anderson is located in Anderson, Indiana.
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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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