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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wausau, WI
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wausau nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wausau, WI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wausau or another care type is right for you. Browse 30 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wausau.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Aniwa, Snell and Elmhurst.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wausau, WI
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living. By providing the finest in personal care, supportive services, and leisure activities, we strive to create a supportive environment for older individuals who cannot live alone, but do not require...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. By providing the finest in personal care, supportive services, and leisure activities, we strive to create a supportive environment for older individuals who cannot live alone, but do...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Wausau, WI
The average cost of senior living in Wausau is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mattoon, WI with an average of $3,154 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wausau, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wausau, WI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wausau, WI by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wausau
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wausau
Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wausau
5.0
I will never be able to convey my gratitude for [name removed], [name removed] and the entire Our House Team. The care they have shown for my loved one is unbeatable.
Tender Reflections of Weston
4.7
The facility and staff at Tender Reflections are wonderful!
The facility is located in a beautiful setting with big windows that provide a nice view of central Wisconsin nature. The common areas are open, with clear walking paths, interactive screens and nice seating available. There are ...
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Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen in Wausau, WI
4.0
Unfortunately my father in law was only in this community for 11 days. He wasn't happy, so he moved back home. However I did feel this was a nice community. Its a smaller community compared to others, but it is a great facility overall. I would recommend it.
Wausau nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wausau nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wausau, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wausau nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Wausau that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wausau, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.1%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.1%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.1%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wausau nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wausau Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wausau, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wausau nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wausau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wausau, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wausau nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wausau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wausau, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
6.3%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wausau nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Wausau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wausau, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Azura Memory Care of Wausau, Applegate Terrace and Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Wausau are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wausau, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 30 nursing homes facilities near Wausau, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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