Primrose Retirement Community of Midland

    5600 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Excellent care, amenities for mom

    I moved my mom into this beautiful, well-maintained community and we're very pleased. The caring, attentive staff - especially Pam, Jane, Crystalee and Kaitlyn - plus strong nursing and support services have gone above and beyond, and management's pandemic communication was excellent. The roomy villa, resort-style amenities, great food and active social calendar have made my mom feel at home; I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.14·(66)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.1
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, engaged caregiving staff
    • Strong clinical and nursing leadership
    • Knowledgeable and responsive administrative/front-desk team
    • Resort-like, well-maintained facility and attractive interiors
    • Spacious villa and apartment living options with garage access
    • Restaurant-style dining with nutritious, fresh offerings
    • Robust life-enrichment and activities programming
    • On-site therapy and wellness amenities (theater, fitness, transportation)
    • Proactive pandemic safety measures and clear communication
    • Personalized touches and family-oriented culture

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and high staff turnover
    • Variable staff responsiveness and conduct
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistent bathing schedules
    • Cleanliness issues in resident rooms and some common areas
    • Uneven management performance and leadership instability
    • Perceived prioritization of admissions/revenue over operational concerns
    • Service-delivery delays (dining wait times and assistance response)
    • Employee morale and hiring-practices concerns
    • Occasional inconsistencies in infection-control and discharge policies

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews portray Primrose Retirement Community of Midland as a newly built, resort-like senior community with many strengths alongside notable operational inconsistencies. Strengths most often cited include an attractive, well-maintained campus; comfortable apartment and villa options; ample amenities such as a movie theater, fitness spaces, and on-site therapy; and a full schedule of activities and outings that support social engagement.

    Care and clinical services: Many families praised the clinical and nursing leadership and described attentive medical oversight, on-site therapy, and individualized attention that contributed to improved resident health and mood. At the same time, other accounts described inconsistent day-to-day care practices—particularly around bathing schedules, incontinence-care responsiveness, and wound/skin-care follow-up—indicating variability in care delivery that may be related to staffing levels or training gaps.

    Staff and culture: A large portion of feedback highlights compassionate, engaged caregivers and responsive front-office and administrative personnel, creating a family-like atmosphere for residents. Several reviewers named life-enrichment and administrative staff as especially helpful. Counterbalancing that, there are recurring themes of variable staff conduct, high turnover, and concerns about employee morale and hiring practices. These workforce issues appear to correlate with fluctuations in service consistency.

    Dining and activities: Dining is frequently described as restaurant-style with nutritious options and fresh fruit, and many residents and families appreciate the variety and presentation. Occasional service delays, including longer dining wait times and meal-delivery timing for villa residents, were noted as operational areas for improvement. The activities program is a clear asset: life-enrichment programming, outings, and social events are highlighted repeatedly and appear to support resident well-being.

    Facilities and amenities: The physical plant receives strong praise for being modern, clean at move-in, and resort-like. Villa and apartment layouts, attached garages, and community landscaping are viewed positively. Some reviewers, however, described cleanliness or sanitation concerns arising during residency, indicating the need for sustained environmental-service attention beyond initial cleanliness at opening.

    Management and operations: Reviewers offer mixed perspectives on leadership. Several commend proactive pandemic communication and a safety-first stance, while others report uneven management performance, leadership changes, and perceptions that admissions or revenue considerations sometimes take precedence over operational follow-through. Related operational themes include inconsistent infection-control and discharge practices tied to health events, and variability in how the facility resolves family concerns.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families: Feedback appears polarized—many families describe excellent care, vibrant social life, and top-notch amenities, while a subset report serious operational concerns that affected resident experience. Prospective residents and families may benefit from focused questions during a tour: staffing ratios and turnover rates for the unit of interest, specific procedures for hygiene and wound care, environmental-services protocols, incident-resolution and communication practices, dining service processes, and details of infection-control and transfer/discharge policies. Clarifying contract terms and expected costs is also advisable given the community’s positioning as a higher-end, higher-cost option.

    In sum, Primrose Midland offers considerable amenities, active programming, and strong clinical resources in a resort-like setting, but families should confirm operational consistency and staffing stability for the particular level of care they require.

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    Location

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    Primrose Retirement Community of Midland is located at 5600 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI, 48642.

    About Primrose Retirement Community of Midland

    Primrose Retirement Community of Midland stays open all day and night every day of the week, providing several options for senior living like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, plus skilled nursing and continuing care, so people can get more help if their needs change. The campus has spacious floor plans, including private assisted living apartments starting at $5,740 a month and two-bedroom, two-bathroom independent townhome villas with a garage, all-season room, and covered porch on a short-term lease starting at $5,095 a month. The community allows pets and offers a safe memory care neighborhood with 24 private studios between 350 and 450 square feet for residents living with Alzheimer's or other dementia, and these rooms come with handcrafted meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and 24/7 staff support.

    Residents get access to a lot of common areas like a TV lounge, a fireplace lounge, outdoor patios, a movie theater, a library, a bistro coffee shop, a wellness center, and a beauty salon, so there are different places to relax or join in the many daily activities. Nursing staff are always on-site, and there are emergency response and rapid nurse-call systems, regular wellness checks, and onsite therapy like speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Primrose uses Primrose Telehealth for doctor appointments and offers scheduled transportation for outings and errands. There's help with medication, bathing, and dressing for people who need it, but everyone gets a chance to stay as independent as possible with support only when needed.

    Dining is a big part of life at Primrose, and meals are made fresh by an executive chef with different options, including steaks and house-smoked ribs. There's an Artisan Dining Experience, and residents eat in comfortable settings that feel like home. Memory care at Primrose has its own Silver Lace Memory Care program and focuses on each person's needs and routines, offering a safe environment with activities, a memory care calendar, and specialized programs that aim to keep people engaged and help their minds stay active.

    Community life includes social events, book clubs, fitness classes, gardening, worship in a chapel, outings in the van, and educational programs. There are daily wellness programs with calendars, and residents can join in as much or as little as they want. The Memory Care Mission guides staff to treat each person with respect while helping them live as well as possible. Primrose provides respite services, regular communication with family and doctors, and all utilities except telephone and internet included. There are virtual tours online for people who want to see the community without visiting in person. The place aims to help people find companionship, comfort, and care that fits what each person needs as they get older, and it does all that without rushing anybody or making things complicated.

    People often ask...

    Primrose Retirement Community of Midland offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,858 per month.

    Primrose Retirement Community of Midland offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 3 photos of Primrose Retirement Community of Midland on Mirador.

    Yes, Primrose Retirement Community of Midland allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 5600 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642.

    No, Primrose Retirement Community of Midland does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Michigan, the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licenses adult foster care homes and homes for the aged, conducting renewal inspections and complaint investigations and publishing the resulting reports.

    License numberAH560387542
    StatusActive
    Facility typeHomes for the Aged
    License classRegular
    Capacity106 residents
    LicenseeMidland Retirement, LLC
    Care servedAged, Alzheimer's
    EffectiveAugust 1st, 2026
    ExpiresJuly 31st, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    3

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    06 Jan 2026Renewal
    Identified that several staff did not have completed TB screenings prior to occupational exposure.
    • R 325.1923TB screening for employees
    23 Jun 2024Investigation
    Identified a discharge without proper notice that did not meet the occupancy agreement requirements.
    • R 325.1922Admission and retention of residents
    01 Dec 2023Renewal
    Renewed the home for the aged license for a Michigan operation, effective 11/30/2023.
    28 Nov 2020Addendum
    Increased licensed bed capacity from 104 to 106 after confirming the occupancy designation.
    15 Jun 2019Initial
    Identified non-compliance with a state statute, while overall compliance was substantial. A temporary license was issued.
    • MCL 333.21335MCL 333.21335

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