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Primrose Retirement Community of Lima

3500 W Elm St

4.9(25 ratings)· Lima average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Lease terms
Three-month initial lease then month-to-month
Nursing coverage
24-hour on-site nursing staff for care needs
Townhome villas
Nearly 1,600 sq ft with attached garages

What Families Think

Families describe Primrose Retirement Community of Lima as a warm, well-run community where staff know residents by name and treat them like family. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, spacious apartments, and variety of activities, and several mention smooth transitions for parents moving from long-time homes. All reviews collected are highly positive, with no complaints about care quality or staff attentiveness.

The Good

  • Staff greet residents by name
  • Spacious apartments feel like a real home
  • Around-the-clock nursing care available
  • Varied activities like bingo, ice cream, outings
  • Food quality praised, menu changes weekly
  • Movie theater and ice cream parlor on-site

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

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About Primrose Retirement Community of Lima

Primrose Retirement Community of Lima is an assisted living and memory care community located in Lima, Ohio. The community provides specialized Memory Care programming for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive challenges, alongside assisted living services centered on empathy and understanding each resident's individual needs.

The community offers both traditional apartments and Townhome Villas, each featuring modern comforts and maintenance-free living. Residents have access to 24-hour support and a 24-hour emergency response system. Amenities include housekeeping services, nursing staff for medical needs, maintenance support, utilities, cable TV, and complimentary scheduled transportation throughout Lima. Meals are provided daily, and residents can access on-site services such as haircuts and other conveniences without leaving the building.

Social engagement is central to community life, with scheduled activities including ice cream socials, book club, bridge, wellness exercises, and in-community events and parties. The community encourages residents to volunteer both within Primrose and in the broader Lima community through its scheduled transportation service. A Life Enrichment Coordinator supports resident interests and involvement.

The community opened in 2018 and features modern design throughout. Apartments include concrete flooring that provides sound insulation from neighbors. Townhome Villas offer nearly 1,600 square feet of indoor living space, attached garages, and outdoor courtyards. Pets are welcomed, with residents able to bring dogs and other companions to the community.

The community operates on flexible lease terms, with an initial three-month lease followed by month-to-month options, allowing residents flexibility in their living arrangements.

Types of Care

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

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Reviews

4.9overall · 25 ratings combined

4.9★ on Google (25)

Jeremy Riffle

Aug 2025

via Google

The decision to move into an assisted living facility may be easy for some, but for my parents, leaving their home after 47 years was a frightening thought. That being said, after a lot of research, discussions, reference checks, and best fit tours, Primrose stood out for our family! The staff was welcoming, the facility was clean, and while in the decision phase, so many residents came up to my parents and family to welcome them, listen to their story, and let them know about their positive experience. Now 8 months in and my parents love it! From anger of having to move to acceptance, and now the joy and heeling that has taken place in my mother’s heart is what we prayed so long for. If faced with a similar decision, know from our family to yours, Primrose is a safe, nurturing, caring, and incredible place to call home.

Karen Nusbaum

Jul 2025

via Google

My parents moved into Primrose about a year ago. It was the best decision we could have made. We wanted to make sure our parents were happy and safe. Primrose is truly their home. Unfortunately my father passed away a couple of months ago but my mother wanted to stay. She feels like it is now her home. I can’t speak highly enough about everyone. The workers are very caring. The residents become family. Primrose offers many things for the residents to do. My mom loves the bingo and the ice cream. She gets her hair done every week. Very convenient. The food is very good as well. They change the menu every week to mix it up. Thank you Primrose for making us feel at home. You are all AMAZING!!

Bethany Torbet

Jul 2025

via Google

The facility is lovely and all the team members are wonderful with the residents. As you walk the halls the staff team is consistently calling residents by name which is meaningful to me. I also value the activities offered such as going out on country drives and trying a new restaurant for lunch. It’s nice knowing my parents are attending outings that are pre-planned for their enjoyment. There are also many activities offered onsite so boredom is never a concern. Primrose is a wonderful place!

Nathan Jackson

Jul 2025

via Google

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Primrose Retirement Community in Lima! From the moment I toured the facility, I was blown away by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the genuine care shown by the staff. The community is beautifully designed, with spacious apartments that feel like home, complete with modern amenities like a kitchen area and large, airy windows. The ice cream parlor and movie theater are delightful touches that make every day special for residents.

Melissa Cannella

Jul 2025

via Google

I recently assisted a family friend on their journey to select an assisted living community in Lima. Out of all the places we visited (and we looked at several) Primrose was the only place that he felt at home. They don't rent "rooms" at Primrose, but rather he got an entire apartment at a lesser cost than than several other places were charging for just one small room. He loved that he was able to bring his own furniture from his home, hang pictures on the walls, and have plenty of space to accommodate everything that was important to him---all while being able to receive care and assistance from nurses around the clock. The amenities are unbelievable...Primrose has an actual movie theater, and an ice cream parlor with all the free ice cream he wants. Breakfast is also served all day, so even when he sleeps in he can still get breakfast made to order. There was no other place in town that compared to Primrose. He is SO happy there!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Primrose Retirement Community of Lima offer?

Primrose Retirement Community of Lima offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is Primrose Retirement Community of Lima located?

Primrose Retirement Community of Lima is located at 3500 W Elm St in Lima, Ohio.

What do families say about Primrose Retirement Community of Lima?

Families describe Primrose Retirement Community of Lima as a warm, well-run community where staff know residents by name and treat them like family. Reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, spacious apartments, and variety of activities, and several mention smooth transitions for parents moving from long-time homes. All reviews collected are highly positive, with no complaints about care quality or staff attentiveness.

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