Best Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin
18 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 20 senior care options in Wausau: 18 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4 out of 5 on average, across 320 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 20options listed
- 4average rating, 14 rated
- 320family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
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
Amethyst Health Of Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(1)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Dimensions Living Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(1)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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
Best-rated senior 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…
- 5
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
- 7
3.7 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 8
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…
- 9
3.3 (22 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 68 units
Wausau Manor is a skilled nursing and short-term rehab community where several reviewers praise the compassion and dedication of nurses and rehab therapists, especially during end-of-life care and post-surgical recovery.…
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Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation
2.6 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 82 units
What families say about senior living in Wausau
Counted across the review summaries of 18 Wausau communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 44%
- Medical and nursing care 39%
- Food and dining 28%
- Activities and social life 28%
- Memory care 22%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 56%
- Communication with families 50%
- Staff attitude 11%
- Staffing levels and turnover 6%
“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.”
Senior Living in Wausau: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (17), 24-hour staff (17), medication management (16), social activities (16), emergency call system (16), wheelchair accessible (16).
Senior 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 Point30.6 mi | 9 | 4.2 / 5 | 30.6 mi |
| Marshfield33.1 mi | 20 | 3.9 / 5 | 33.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 11, 2026 from the 20 communities listed in Wausau, 320 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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Senior Living in Wausau: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Wausau, Wisconsin?
MyLivingChoice lists 20 senior living communities in Wausau, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior 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 senior living, Wausau has assisted living (13 communities), 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 senior living in Wausau?
Families rate Wausau senior living communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 320 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Wausau senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 18 Wausau communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 44%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 39%), food and dining (mentioned for 28%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (56%), communication with families (50%), staff attitude (11%).
Are there small senior living homes in Wausau?
Yes. Of the 5 Wausau communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Wausau nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Wausau carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.5 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.