Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau is an assisted living and memory care community in Wausau, Wisconsin, offering independent living apartments, townhome villas, and specialized Memory Care services. Since opening in 2018, the community has provided modern senior housing with a focus on person-centered care that supports residents' physical, emotional, and social needs.

The community offers assisted living apartments with 24-hour support and privacy, as well as Silver Lace Memory Care, a specialized program for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive challenges. The Memory Care program features 24-hour nurse staffing, a rapid response call system, a secure environment, and engaging activities designed to support cognitive health. Townhome villas with nearly 1,600 square feet of indoor living space, attached garages, and outdoor courtyards provide independence with community access. All residents have access to private apartments with modern comforts and 24-hour emergency response systems.

Maintenance-free living includes home and grounds care, three daily home-cooked meals, utilities, cable TV, and complimentary scheduled transportation. On-site amenities include a library, theater, fitness center, café, and a pub. The community organizes regular activities such as ice cream socials, book club, bridge, wellness programming, and social events. After an initial three-month lease, residents may transition to month-to-month arrangements.

Primrose is located in Wausau, providing residents with access to local shopping, hiking, cycling, and dining. The community emphasizes a carefree lifestyle where residents can come and go as they please and participate in activities of their choosing. Nursing staff are on-site 24/7, with regular wellness checks ensuring residents receive ongoing care and support.

The community welcomes pets; residents have lived at Primrose with their dogs since the community opened.