Best Skilled Nursing in Wausau, Wisconsin
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing communities in Wausau. Families rate them 3.1 out of 5 on average, across 153 public reviews.
- 7communities
- 3.1average rating, 5 rated
- 153family reviews read
Amethyst Health Of Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
5(1)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Stone Crest Residence
Wausau, Wisconsin
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wellington Place at Rib Mountain
Wausau, Wisconsin
3.8(22)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Mount View Care Center
Wausau, Wisconsin
3.7(15)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wausau Manor Health Services
Wausau, Wisconsin
3.3(22)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation
Wausau, Wisconsin
2.6(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
North Central Health Care
Wausau, Wisconsin
2.1(76)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing 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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Wellington Place at Rib Mountain
3.8 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 2
3.7 (15 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 3
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.…
- 4
Wood Aven Health And Rehabilitation
2.6 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 82 units
- 5
2.1 (76 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 159 units
North Central Health Care is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Wausau, Wisconsin, licensed for up to 159 residents. Google reviewers rate it low overall, 2.1 out of 5 based on 75 reviews, though no…
What families say about skilled nursing in Wausau
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Wausau communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 57%
- Caring, attentive staff 29%
- Activities and social life 14%
- Memory care 14%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 29%
- Cost and billing 29%
- Staff attitude 14%
- Staffing levels and turnover 14%
Skilled Nursing in Wausau: the figures
- •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: private rooms (6), on-site nurse (rn) (6), emergency call system (6), 24-hour staff (6), housekeeping (6), medication management (6).
Skilled Nursing 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 7 communities listed in Wausau, 153 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Wausau: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Wausau, Wisconsin?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing long term care communities in Wausau, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Wausau are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Wellington Place at Rib Mountain (3.8★, 22 ratings), Mount View Care Center (3.7★, 15 ratings), Wausau Manor Health Services (3.3★, 22 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Wausau?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Wausau has assisted living (12 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 skilled nursing long term care in Wausau?
Families rate Wausau skilled nursing long term care communities 3.1 out of 5 on average, across 153 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Wausau skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Wausau communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 57%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 29%), activities and social life (mentioned for 14%). The most common concerns are communication with families (29%), cost and billing (29%), staff attitude (14%).
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.