Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wausau, WI

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Wausau, WI

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

With 11 years of care, Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau in Wausau, WI, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, the community also provides housekeeping, linen services, and utilities. Nursing services are also available for those who require continuous clinical support. Moreover, the community’s 24-hour staffing allows residents to receive care whenever needed.

The community has 68 beds, with memory care starting at $7,695 per month. Respite care also offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services support residents receiving therapy.

An 83 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot. Meanwhile, pets are allowed, and residents can use the wellness center, beauty shop and barbershop, and outdoor courtyard with walking paths for wellness activities, grooming, and outdoor walks. Brandan Benzing serves as director, while Tsmm Management operates 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. 68 Rank #89 / 374Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 89th out of 374 assisted living communities we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #106 / 299Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 106th out of 299 assisted living communities we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
11 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #26 / 414Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 26th out of 414 assisted living communities we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
83 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,545/Month

License Details

Facility TypeRegistered
IssuanceJuly 1, 2015
CountyMarathon

Certifications & Programs

Silver Lace Memory Care by Primrose — Primrose Retirement CommunitiesA branded memory-care program developed by this community's operator - a structured approach to dementia care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau is legally operated by Tsmm Management, LLC.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24/7 emergency response system.

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Housekeeping
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Laundry
Game Room
Bistro
Salon
Library
Bar
Activities
Ice Cream Socials
Book Club
Bridge
Happy Hour
Walking Outdoors

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel
Religious AffiliationYes

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau.
Food DescriptionThree home-cooked meals daily.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Cottage / Villa
In-Room Features
Individual Air Conditioning And Heat

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wausau's city center to Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), 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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau
AL
IL
MC
Wausau
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 54
Rank #89 / 374
Yes
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 44
Rank #26 / 414
-
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #106 / 299
---Tsmm Management, LLC--
Avalon Square
AL
IL
MC
Waukesha
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 54
Rank #153 / 374
Yes
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 44
Rank #4 / 414
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 299
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #39 / 304
A+David FulcherAvalon Square Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 269
River View
AL
IL
MC
RC
Watertown
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 54
Rank #185 / 374
No
58
Facility 58
WI AVG 44
Rank #131 / 414
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #233 / 299
95.9%
Facility 95.9%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #41 / 304
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 1301 Watertown Operating LLC3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #127 / 269
Huntington Place
AL
IL
MC
Janesville (Briar Crest)
48
Facility 48
WI AVG 54
Rank #187 / 374
Yes
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 44
Rank #373 / 414
Studio / 1 Bed
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #88 / 299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #1 / 304
-Christine HudsonL & C Of Delafield Inc1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 269
Sienna Crest – Dodgeville
AL
IL
MC
Dodgeville
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 54
Rank #351 / 374
No
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 44
Rank #235 / 414
Private Room
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 12
Rank #40 / 299
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #59 / 304
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1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 269

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WI 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 of Wausau

Who is the owner of Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau?

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau is legally operated by Tsmm Management, LLC.

Is Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau in a walkable area?

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

How long has Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau been in business?

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau on this page.

Are pets allowed at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau?

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

How many beds does Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau have?

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau has 68 beds.

How much does Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau cost per month?

Pricing at Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau starts at $4,545 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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