Nursing homes in Wausau, WI

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wausau, part of the Marathon area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Wausau, Wisconsin, and the surrounding Marathon County area have access to four nursing home facilities. According to current data from CMS Care Compare, these locations hold an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While no facilities in Wausau currently maintain a 5-star status, Wood Haven Health and Rehabilitation stands out as the highest-rated option in the city with a 4-star designation.

What to look for in Wausau

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation at 4★.
• 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Wausau

1. 1
   Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   WAUSAU MANOR HEALTH SERVICES

   NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · Medium
   3.0
3. 3
   NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE

   HUMAN SERVICES BOARD SERVING NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY · Large
   2.0
4. 4
   AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU

   E WAUSAU SNF OPCO LLC · Medium
   1.0

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