Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka

Located in the heart of South Bend, Indiana, Primrose Senior Living offers a vibrant senior living experience, emphasizing freedom alongside access to everyday essentials. Their thoughtfully designed apartments are situated amidst the hub of activity, ensuring proximity to dining areas, salons, and fitness centers for the residents.
At Primrose, residents get access to the bistro, pub, engaging billiards room, well-equipped wellness center, and a cozy movie theater. Within the community itself, residents can immerse themselves in a lively social calendar, brimming with fellowship and fun-filled activities each day. The community’s location also gives access to local attractions such as the South Bend Cubs baseball stadium, Notre Dame stadium, and a variety of dining and shopping options. 

(574) 259-3211

Managed by Laurine Ringer

Executive Director

Laurine Ringer serves as the Executive Director at Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka. She is dedicated to providing a warm, engaging environment with attentive staff, modern amenities, and enriching social activities. Laurine warmly invites prospective residents to experience the Primrose difference and enjoy their best years in a vibrant community setting.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care determination.

CHOICE Program

Indiana CHOICE

Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$10,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)

Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program

Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Indiana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Indiana NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Indiana SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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

Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.

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