MyLivingChoice

Best Independent Living in Wausau, Wisconsin

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Wausau. Families rate them 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 78 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 4.5average rating, 5 rated
  • 78family reviews read

Best-rated independent living in Wausau

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    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…

  2. 2

    Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

    4.5 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Wellington Place at Rib Mountain

    3.8 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

What families say about independent living in Wausau

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Wausau communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 60%
  • Food and dining 40%
  • Activities and social life 40%
  • Medical and nursing care 40%
  • Building and grounds 40%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 80%
  • Cost and billing 80%
  • Staff attitude 20%

“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.”

“My mother is in her 90's and was getting very confused. The staff at Primrose helped me place her in their beautiful Memory Care facility. They made the process so easy for me and I feel good about her being well taken care of now. All the staff is attentive to her and willing to help all they can.”

Independent Living in Wausau: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: housekeeping (5), social activities (5), 24-hour staff (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), private rooms (5), restaurant style dining room (5).

Independent Living near Wausau

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Schofield5 mi73.4 / 5
Weston5.6 mi74 / 5
Stevens Point30.2 mi114.1 / 5
Marshfield33.1 mi203.9 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Wausau, 78 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.

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Independent Living in Wausau: Common Questions

How many independent living communities are in Wausau, Wisconsin?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 independent living communities in Wausau, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which independent 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), Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau (4.5★, 10 ratings), Mountain Terrace Senior Living (4.2★, 31 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Wausau?

Beyond independent living, Wausau has assisted living (12 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities), memory care (5 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate independent living in Wausau?

Families rate Wausau independent living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 78 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Wausau independent living communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Wausau communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), food and dining (mentioned for 40%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (80%), cost and billing (80%), staff attitude (20%).