Primrose Retirement Community of Austin has hired Ashley Krebsbach as its new director of nursing. She will oversee the care of residents and, with Executive Director Annette Ross, manage the nursing staff.  Krebsbach will also ensure regulatory compliance.

Krebsbach has a degree in biomedical sciences from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a nursing degree from Rochester Community and Technical College.  She has been working in the nursing field for six years, most recently as a case manager for Regency Home Healthcare.

“I am most excited to get to know our residents,” Krebsbach said.  “I want to be sure that they have the best possible care because they deserve it,” she added.

“We’re very lucky to have Ashley,” Ross said.  “She has a true passion for people and will be a great addition to our Primrose team.”

Primrose Retirement Community of Austin, at 1701 22nd Ave. SW, consists of 40 independent living apartment homes and 24 assisted-living apartment homes.