Best Assisted Living in Wausau, Wisconsin
12 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 12 assisted living communities in Wausau. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 169 public reviews.
- 12communities
- 4.4average rating, 9 rated
- 169family reviews read
Sliver Lace Memory Care by Primrose
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(11)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Our House Senior Living - Wausau Memory Care
Wausau, Wisconsin
4.7(39)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Cady Homes
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(4)
Assisted Living
Forest Park Village
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(4)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
4.5(10)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Our House Senior Living - Wausau Assisted Care
Wausau, Wisconsin
4.3(39)
Assisted Living
Sylvan Crossings On Evergreen
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(1)
Assisted Living
Mountain Terrace Senior Living
Wausau, Wisconsin
4.2(31)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Stone Crest Residence
Wausau, Wisconsin
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Riverview Terrace Assisted Living
Wausau, Wisconsin
3(1)
Assisted Living
Wellington Place at Rib Mountain
Wausau, Wisconsin
3.8(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Applegate Terrace
Wausau, Wisconsin
3(7)
Assisted Living
Best-rated assisted living in Wausau
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Sliver Lace Memory Care by Primrose
5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Families describe Silver Lace as a small, dedicated memory care community in Wausau where staff are attentive to personal touches — nails, hair, and mealtime companionship — and communicate closely with families through…
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Our House Senior Living - Wausau Memory Care
4.7 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
There are no written family reviews available for this community, though it holds a strong average rating of 4.7 from 39 Google reviewers. The community focuses exclusively on memory care, offering a secured, supportive…
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Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau
4.5 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
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Our House Senior Living - Wausau Assisted Care
4.3 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living
Our House Senior Living - Wausau Assisted Care has a 4.3 rating from 39 Google reviews, but no written reviews were provided to detail specific family experiences. The community describes itself as offering a family-like…
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Mountain Terrace Senior Living
4.2 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Mountain Terrace Senior Living has a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 30 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenity information was provided to describe specific experiences.
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Wellington Place at Rib Mountain
3.8 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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3 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living
There isn't enough review detail available for Applegate Terrace to draw meaningful conclusions about what families experience there. The community holds a 3 out of 5 average from a small number of Google reviews, but no…
What families say about assisted living in Wausau
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Wausau communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 42%
- Food and dining 33%
- Medical and nursing care 33%
- Activities and social life 25%
- Management 25%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 67%
- Communication with families 58%
- Staff attitude 8%
- Building and upkeep 8%
“Nice clean facility where the people are cared for with dignity and respect. The staff and management are kind, caring and loving people always willing to help out and go the extra to make sure all needs are met for all your loved ones that reside there. Blessings to all the residents and staff!”
“The staff here are caring and patient and take great care of the residents. There are activities to get residents involved and engaged and resident safety is a number one priority.”
“The staff at Primrose was wonderful to our mother. They were caring and patient. As she progressed to hospice care and her needs increased, the staff communicated well with family and hospice. We were very happy with her care and would highly recommend Primrose.”
Assisted Living in Wausau: the figures
- •Most common amenities: social activities (11), 24-hour staff (11), housekeeping (11), private rooms (10), gathering / activity spaces (10), medication management (10).
Assisted Living near Wausau
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schofield5 mi | 7 | 3.4 / 5 | 5 mi |
| Weston5.6 mi | 7 | 4 / 5 | 5.6 mi |
| Stevens Point30.2 mi | 11 | 4.1 / 5 | 30.2 mi |
| Marshfield33.1 mi | 20 | 3.9 / 5 | 33.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Wausau, 169 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Wausau ask about.
- Home Care in Wisconsin: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Wausau: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Wausau, Wisconsin?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 assisted living communities in Wausau, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Wausau are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Sliver Lace Memory Care by Primrose (5★, 11 ratings), Our House Senior Living - Wausau Memory Care (4.7★, 39 ratings), Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau (4.5★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Wausau?
Beyond assisted living, Wausau has skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), independent living (5 communities), memory care (5 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Wausau?
Families rate Wausau assisted living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 169 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Wausau assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Wausau communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 42%), food and dining (mentioned for 33%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (67%), communication with families (58%), staff attitude (8%).