Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Wausau, WI below include 25 Assisted Living facilities with 85 reviews. On average in Wausau, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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3312 Terrace Ct, Wausau, WI 54401
4.0
(6 reviews)
"We went to Mountain Terrace Senior Living. I thought it was very impressive, it seemed like they genuinely cared, and I felt it had a warm atmosphere and very caring atmosphere. The rooms were very clean, modern looking, and seemed to be well maintai..."
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1605 Evergreen Road, Wausau, WI 54403
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen is a beautiful place. The people are very nice. I like the lady. She was so nice because she showed me around even though I don't even know it was way more expensive than what we can afford. She gave me ideas. It was ver..."
$5,250
4100 North Mountain Road, Wausau, WI 54401
4.7
(9 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Wellington Place of Rib Mountain. She hasn't accepted the move well. She's in memory care. The staff is very friendly, very helpful, and very patient. I had looked at six different places before we chose them and I was very h..."
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2100 Townline Road, Wausau, WI 54403
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My parents have moved into the Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau. Everyone has been very open and welcoming. They've had a great reach out to them for being new. People were stopping in, checking if they wanted to attend any of the activities a..."
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210 West Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401
3.7
(4 reviews)
"What a beautiful place! the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. they treated my family like their own. I am so happy we chose them and so was our family member...."
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111 North Bellis, Wausau, WI 54403
2.0
(3 reviews)
"The staff there is great they are always trying to improve the quality of there service. The director wasn't always there but when she was she would take the time to talk to our family and get to know us as well as our loved one. ..."
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5855 Delikowski Street, Weston, WI 54476
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Care Partners in Weston was a very nice facility. It just didn’t meet the needs that we had for my mother at that time. It was too small of a facility. There were only a very small number of beds, and we were looking for something larger. The personn..."
$5,800
1800 Bluebell Lane, Stevens Point, WI 54481
3.3
(16 reviews)
"Willow Brooke Point Senior Living had some nice folks and it's a nice place. I went there a couple of years ago and had lunch with someone from the company, and the food was excellent. The staff were very informative, concerned, and have all the good..."
$3,000
5905 Delikowski Street, Weston, WI 54476
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston. The tour went well. We were impressed with the facility and the price was reasonable. The facility is very nice. The amenities were very good, activity-wise. The room was of good size. It had enough ..."
$4,200
1417 10th Avenue, Antigo, WI 54409
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff of Care Partners looked pretty inexperienced; it was a pretty young staff. The rooms were adequate but not individually temp controlled; there was only one heating unit for the whole building. We actually walked into a 1-room, and it was a ..."
$4,200
1415 10th Avenue, Antigo, WI 54409
Care Partners Assisted Living in Antigo (1415 10th Avenue) is a 16 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our residents with a warm, dignified and caring atmosphere by recognizing the special needs of each and every resident. We have experienced staff to provide security and supervision at all times with our main goal being to assure each resident of living life to the fullest of their capabilities. Our Antigo facility strives to provide care and services in a manner that the resident is encouraged to move toward functional independence in daily living or to continue functioning as independently as possible.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,400
2482 Terrebonne Drive, Mosinee, WI 54455
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Cedar Creek Manor II has been great, and it's just what my parents needed. There's a whole lot more assistance that they get because there's a much higher staff to resident ratio. There's one staff person for every four residents, and they're wonderf..."
$3,925
430 Orbiting Drive, Mosinee, WI 54455
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Acorn Hill is one of my favorite facilities. It's a very personable, upbeat, and just cheery. We just loved this facility. I thought that the staff there was extremely friendly and professional. The dining room is decorated nicely, very stylish, and ..."
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1500 O'DAY STREET, Merrill, WI 54452
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited the Bell Tower Residence and toured their assisted living. It was very good. The layout was very similar to apartments rather than rooms from assisted living facilities. I've seen them and they're basically like a nursing home room but this..."
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213721 Legion St., Stratford, WI 54484
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We went to VitaCare Living Stratford. The staff was very helpful and welcoming, answered all our questions, and proudly showed us their facility, so we're very happy with our reception there. They have outdoor spaces. Along each side of the building..."
$4,500
715 Ackley St, Antigo, WI 54409
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom is now living at Evergreen Terrace, and she loves it. They serve 3 meals a day. The food is homemade, they've got a fresh garden and lots of great activities, the care is fantastic, and she has really done quite well in recovering. The doctor say..."
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2480 Terrebonne Drive, Mosinee, WI 54455
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I toured Cedar Creek Manor I. The facility was clean and they had activities for my father. The person giving the tour was one of the owners and it was very nice talking directly to her. Things that didn't impress me were a communal bathroom. They ha..."
$3,925
1404 Lili Lane, Schofield, WI 54476
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother is at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield. We chose it because of its location, availability, and services. I am very pleased. The staff are excellent. It is new and it is very nice, but they are lacking some storage in the bathroom. It is ..."
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2225 Eagle Summit, Stevens Point, WI 54482
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My parents are in North Haven for about a week now. The staff is very caring and pleasant. I like it that they are together in an apartment for couple that has a large living room and we are able to bring my parent's sofa, rocker and several other pi..."
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4602 Barbican Avenue, Weston, WI 54476
4.3
(9 reviews)
"The Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston/Wausau was an excellent facility. I highly recommend it. I've met the staff many times. They're very good. They offer meals. On Fridays, they always had a get-together with music and snacks and drinks for peo..."
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Reviewer#RD0822s
3.0
Review of Mountain Terrace Senior Living
My dad was at Mountain Terrace Senior Living. I tried their meals, and for dinner, I thought that the presentation was acceptable and tasteful. The room was nicer than the other place. It's a nice...
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Jena D
5.0
Review of Our House Senior Living - Wausau Assisted Care
What a beautiful place! the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. they treated my family like their own. I am so happy we chose them and so was our family member.
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Joanj12
1.0
Review of Our House Senior Living - Wausau Assisted Care
High staff turnover. No trained staff. Low staff to resident ratio. That post an activity calendar. Staff tell families that they never perform any activities as they are too busy. Owned by a...
Wausau seniors pay $4,125 per month for assisted living, which is hundreds of dollars lower than the state rate of $4,600 and the national norm of $4,500. In Fond du Lac, monthly rates are comparable at $4,175. However, seniors in other surveyed cities pay more, including Eau Claire and Green Bay, where rates are a couple hundred dollars higher at $4,375 and $4,450, and Appleton, where fees are about $1,000 higher at $5,138.
Wausau
$4,125
Wisconsin
$4,600
The United States
$4,500
Eau Claire
$4,375
Green Bay
$4,450
Appleton
$5,138
Fond du Lac
$4,175
Assisted living residents in Wausau pay approximately $4,125 per month for services, though fees may differ depending on apartment size, facility amenities and location.
Wisconsin’s state Medicaid program provides waivers for qualified seniors that can help pay for supportive services at assisted living care facilities. Though the waivers do not cover room-and-board costs, they do set a limit on what a facility can charge for those services.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Assisted living rates in Wausau average $4,125 per month, making this a relatively affordable option for those who need daily care services. Adult day health care is cheaper at $2,600 but doesn’t include housing, making it a pricier option for some. Local cost data isn’t available for in-home care or home health care, but statewide, seniors pay respective monthly rates of $5,529 and $5,720, over $1,000 more than assisted living costs. Nursing home care is the costliest local option at $9,155, more than double the cost of assisted living.
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$4,125
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,155
The Wausau region has several resources to help guide seniors in their search for the best long-term care options for their needs. Through organizations such as the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the veterans’ services office, seniors can get help with finding assisted living facilities in the region, identifying ways to pay for care and connecting with community-based services that can help them remain active.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| The Landing | (715) 841-1855 | The Landing is a senior center open to those aged 55 and over in the Wausau region. At this location, older adults can participate in potluck dinners, movie afternoons, table games and fitness activities. The center also has volunteer opportunities. Hours vary by season, and membership is required for participation. |
| Veterans' Services | (715) 261-1000 | The county’s veterans’ service office is in Wausau, providing local veterans and their families with personalized advice and assistance. Older veterans can visit the office to get personalized help with identifying and applying for state and federal programs that may help them pay for living, medical and long-term care expenses. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The long-term care ombudsman advocates for assisted living residents in Wausau and helps them resolve issues related to care. The ombudsman can work with residents and facilities to develop solutions for inadequate services and help residents understand their rights. They can also mediate disagreements and investigate concerns regarding care quality. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin | (888) 486-9545 | The ADRC provides information and referrals to those aged 60 and over, connecting them with community-based programs that may help supplement what they receive via long-term care. The organization can also help seniors apply for public benefits that may help them pay for assisted living. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (715) 298-5721 | RSVP provides volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over in Wausau and the rest of Marathon County, enabling older adults to serve their community in ways that fit their interests, experience and abilities. It also provides free blood pressure screenings and hosts monthly social and informational events. |
Wausau Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
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