Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mishawaka, IN

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Mishawaka, IN

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mishawaka, IN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having several care levels can allow a resident’s support to increase without moving to another community.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet, and the community is directed by Laurine Ringer. A beauty salon and barbershop provide grooming services on-site, while weekly in-community events, parties, get-togethers, wellness exercises, and other activities offer recurring ways to join scheduled programming. Transportation is available, but the area has a Walk Score of 31 and is car-dependent because most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need a ride or the community’s transportation for errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #149 / 301Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 149th out of 301 assisted living communities we track in Indiana for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Indiana facilities. Higher scores 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 Indiana that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency response system

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
24-Hour NursingListed as: Onsite nursing staff 24/7

Additional Services

1 service
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Fireplace
Salon
Game Room
Bistro
Movie Theater
Laundry
Library
Wellness Center
Tv Lounge
Enclosed Garage Spaces Available
Emergency Call System
ActivitiesWeekly in-community events, parties, get-togethers, wellness exercises, general activities
Specific ProgramsTownhome Villas, Signature Programs

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel

Contact Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

Managed by Laurine Ringer

Executive Director

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mishawaka's city center to Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Indiana

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka is located in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Indiana.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

Requires level-of-care determination.

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

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+
General Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
IN

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+
General or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN

~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.

Benefits
Room/board Laundry Minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Indiana 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).
IN

Three tiers; no waitlist.

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

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
IN

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Indiana 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
IN

High veteran demand statewide.

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 Mishawaka

Is Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka in a walkable area?

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka?

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

Are there photos of Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka?

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What levels of care does Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka provide?

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care.

What is the address of Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka?

Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka is located at 820 Fulmer Road, Mishawaka, IN 46544.

What is the phone number of Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka?

(574) 259-3211 will put you in contact with the team at Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka.

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