Senior Living Frequently Asked Questions

• What is senior living?
• What is senior assisted living?
• Is Primrose located near me?
• What amenities does Primrose offer?
• Does Primrose offer a continuum of care program?
• How can I pay for senior living costs?
• What are your lease requirements?
• How do I schedule an in-person tour?
• How do I reserve an apartment home?

What is senior living?

Senior living refers to 55+ communities designed to help seniors stay active, social, and connected to those around them. At Primrose, we’ve always defined “senior living” as more of a lifestyle than a general term.

During your golden years, you deserve to live life on schedule while having access to exciting activities, delicious meals, and opportunities to pursue your passions and sharpen your creativity.

From independent living to assisted living and memory care, we provide many options that give seniors the freedom and security they need to thrive and feel supported as they age.

At Primrose, age really is just a number!

Further reading:

What is senior assisted living?

Assisted living communities allow seniors to maintain their independence while ensuring 24/7 support is just around the corner. 

While all Primrose residents benefit from services such as housekeeping, maintenance, meal options, and access to weekly events and activities, some distinct differences exist between independent and assisted living. 

Independent Apartment Homes vs. Assisted Living

Independent living apartment homes and villas (available at select Primrose locations) offer residents access to all community amenities, excluding 24/7 nursing support. However, assisted living residents can access nursing assistance with daily tasks such as medication administration, dressing, bathing, etc.

Assisted living at Primrose offers varying levels of care, and each community operates within the specific regulations of that state.

Assisted living vs. Nursing Home

Among the many senior living frequently asked questions we receive, most families ask us if there is any difference between assisted living and nursing homes. Unfortunately, there has been a long-held misconception that assisted living is just a friendly way of describing a nursing home. Therefore, it’s essential to distinguish between the two terms.

While our assisted living communities may not be able to provide the full-time monitoring and medical assistance that a nursing home can, there are often opportunities to partner with third-party providers to meet these needs within our assisted living environments. In fact, several of our communities also offer specialized assisted living environments known as Memory Care communities.

Which option is best for you?

It’s common for families to think they need nursing home care for a loved one when assisted living may be a better-suited option.

At Primrose, we combine the philosophy of providing nursing care with the philosophy that social engagement and purposeful opportunities such as volunteering or continued education also contribute significantly to the overall health of our residents. 

If you’d like to learn more about our assisted living communities, please contact us today! 

Is Primrose located near me?

Primrose proudly offers community locations across the country. Use our convenient location finder page to search for a Primrose near you, beginning with your state. 

Once you’ve selected a Primrose location, click on the city. You will be automatically directed to that specific Primrose location page, where you can explore floor plans and photo galleries or take a virtual tour from there.

See what’s happening at that location by viewing its weekly calendar of events and activities. 

Finally, you can request more information from our team or schedule an in-person tour to experience Primrose for yourself.

What amenities does Primrose offer?

Primrose offers many comfortable amenities to ensure living here feels like home.

Residents in our private apartment homes also have access to laundry service, housekeeping, and onsite maintenance. Primrose is also proud to be pet-friendly, so your faithful companion is always welcome! 

For residents enjoying our assisted living amenities, rest assured that you’ll also have access to emergency response systems in your private apartment, allowing you to maintain your independence while still having support closeby.

We also offer indoor stations around each community to grab a healthy snack or stay hydrated throughout the day.

You’ll also be surrounded by plenty of activities to keep you busy, make new friends, and pursue your passions.

Discover what other amenities await you by searching for a Primrose near you and exploring what’s new in your community. 

Further reading:

• Senior Living Communities: 5 Things That May Surprise You
• 5 Challenges of Getting Older [And 5 Solutions]
• How to Fight Loneliness: Connecting Seniors and Communities

Does Primrose offer a continuum of care program?

At Primrose, many retirement communities offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. So if your health needs change with age, you won’t need to worry about switching retirement communities.

In fact, you’ll have the same dedicated team to support and serve you! This also means that the friends and new relationships you’ve formed over the years will remain intact, and you’ll have an even more extensive support circle than ever.

For more information, please contact us today! 

How can I pay for senior living costs?

Some of the most popular senior living frequently asked questions revolve around paying for services . To help ease the financial burden of senior living costs, you can look into other options or benefits, such as:

Long-term care insurance

Long-term care policies often have benefits that can be designated for assisted living care. You or your loved one have likely paid years of premiums for these policies’ security. Now may be the time to access your policy to help with assisted living costs.

Renting out your home

Though it may sound less conventional, renting your home has become a popular means of income for many seniors across the country. 

Suppose you are not ready to sell your home? In that case, this option allows you to hold on to it while still generating income via renting it out and using the revenue to help pay for senior living costs.

You may have family or a close friend in mind looking for a home to rent, or you can hire a service to manage your home while someone rents it.

Private funds

Most people will sell their homes before moving and use those proceeds to help pay for senior living costs. Consider what additional assets you might have and other sources of monthly income. Many families pool resources to cover their loved one’s senior living needs.

For suggestions on local realtors, downsizing experts, movers, local VA representatives, or other support resources, please contact a Primrose community near you to speak with one of our Sales Directors.

What are your lease requirements?

Primrose has a monthly rental rate for all options: 

• Villa townhomes
• Independent living
• Assisted living
• Memory care

Assisted living and Memory Care residents have individual plans created for them based on their nursing assessment. These plans will determine their level of care fee.

We offer 3-month leases (month-to-month after that) for all independent living apartments and townhome villas. Additionally, we offer month-to-month leases for all assisted living and memory care apartments.

How do I schedule an in-person tour?

Once you’ve selected a Primrose location, click on the city. You will be automatically directed to that specific Primrose location page. From there, you can request an in-person tour.

During your visit, a sales team member will meet with you and your loved ones to show you around, answer your questions, and introduce you to our caring team and friendly residents.

We’d love for you to stay for lunch to taste our delicious menu options while you’re here. 

How do I reserve an apartment home?

If you decide that Primrose is the right community for your retirement years, our team will help you take the next steps to secure your retirement home. 

To reserve your apartment home, you’ll need to make a deposit of $750. Rest assured that our team will walk you through the process, help you complete all paperwork, and assist you as you transition to our community. 

We understand that moving can be stressful for the entire family, so we will work to make the process as seamless as possible, so you can start planning how you’ll spend each day at your new home.