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Primrose Retirement Communities Welcomes Alissa Ryan as Life Enrichment & Cognitive Wellbeing Specialist 

Primrose Retirement Communities Welcomes Alissa Ryan as Life Enrichment & Cognitive Wellbeing Specialist 

ABERDEEN, SD – July 8, 2026 – Primrose Retirement Communities proudly announces the appointment of Alissa Ryan as its new Life Enrichment and Cognitive Wellbeing Specialist. In this role, Ryan will help elevate life enrichment standards across Primrose communities while strengthening initiatives that support resident engagement and cognitive wellbeing. 

Ryan brings a well-rounded background in senior living leadership, having served in a variety of roles since joining Primrose in 2022, including Life Enrichment Coordinator, Sales Director, and Executive Director at our community in Stillwater, OK. Her experience is deeply rooted in life enrichment and memory care, with several years of hands-on programming experience supporting residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care settings prior to joining the organization. 

Ryan’s passion for senior living began early. Growing up around her grandparents’ nursing homes, she spent time connecting with residents and developed a lifelong commitment to enhancing quality of life for older adults. 

“We are pleased to welcome Alissa into this important role,” said Amanda Daugthers, Executive Vice President of Operations. “Her experience, leadership, and dedication to our residents that drives meaningful impact in this role. Alissa’s transition reflects our ongoing focus on advancing programming, wellness, memory care, and cognitive wellbeing across our communities.” 

In her new role, Ryan will play an integral part in advancing Primrose’s person-centered approach to life enrichment, with a strategic focus on expanding memory care programming and strengthening cognitive wellbeing initiatives across communities. 

Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC, headquartered in Aberdeen, South Dakota, provides high-quality independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the country which specialize in personalized services and resident-focused care.  The mission of Primrose Retirement Communities is to create happy and healthy living environments for seniors.  Since the opening of the first Primrose community in Aberdeen in 1991, Primrose has grown to include over 34 locations in 17 states.   

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 

Jessi Weldon 

Executive Vice President 

Sales & Marketing  

605-226-3300 ext. 3981 

jweldon@primroseretirement.com 

We have lived with our dog Duke at Primrose since it has opened about 3 years ago. Being able to live in our home for many years was a gift but we knew that it was time to downsize and move to a smaller home. What we enjoy most here at Primrose is being part of a community. The people are wonderful, the activities are both educational and fun, and the food is amazing! Living so close to people keeps us both healthier and happier. We can come and go as we please, and take part in the activities that we wish to do. I think the advice I would give to others that are thinking about moving is to stop thinking about it. Moving to Primrose was the best thing that we have ever decided to do!


— Gloria and Jerry N.
I lived here since they opened in 2018. Professionally I did a lot of clerical work for the city, county, and state. When I was younger I worked at Moon Beach Church Camp, where my parents were camp cooks. I also enjoyed playing the ukulele while my Mom played the piano at the camp.

After my husband passed away my place was too big for just me and I needed to downsize. Although I was apprehensive to move, being alone was lonely and I needed to be around people.

People are kind here and like a family. I look forward to simple things here like coffee time in the morning, the noon meal, and Happy Hour! There is always so much going on from ice cream socials, book club, and bridge, to just simply walking outside. A little secret that I want to share with the world… the staff is awesome, they really care!

— Janet G.

Primrose is a high quality residence where my grandmother currently lives. I’ve enjoyed my visits and my Grandma loves the environment and community, participating in many of its activities. The location is clean and the team there seems very friendly and caring. The pub is very cool and we’ve had impromptu family gatherings there.


— Mark K.

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