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Located in central Wisconsin, along the Wisconsin River, Wausau is a small city with approximately 39,000 residents. Approximately 17% of the residents who live in Wausau are aged 65 and older. It is home to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, which features a large sculpture garden, and the Grand Theater, which hosts a variety of performances throughout the year. Active seniors may enjoy a walk through Rib Mountain State Park or enjoy the scenery at Granite Peak. The area gets over 56 inches of snow per year, on average, which is ideal for those who enjoy colder temperatures.
There are eight assisted living communities located within the city. These facilities have an average monthly cost of $4,100. This cost may vary depending on what the community offers, the size of the facility and its amenities.
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According to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in the Wausau area was $4,100, which is $300 less than the state average and $200 less than the national average. Comparing neighboring states, Iowa offers a similar cost at $4,073 per month while Minnesota and Illinois are slightly more costly at $4,283 and $4,575, respectively.
Depending on where you choose to live within the state, you may pay more or less depending on the desirability and amenities in the area. To the east, Eau Claire costs around $100 less than Wausau, and to the south, prices in Janesville and Madison range from $3,975 to $4,956, respectively. In other areas of the state, Fond du Lac costs around $4,686, and assisted living in Oshkosh costs around $4,908.
Seniors age 65 and older who need help paying for long-term care in Wisconsin may apply for the Family Care Waiver. This waiver pays for home and community-based services such as housekeeping, medication administration and grooming. In some cases, the waiver may pay for room and board. Learn more about this waiver at our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin | (715) 261-6070 | The Aging and Disability Resource Center provides services to disabled and older adults in the area. These services include adult education, equipment lending, classes for healthy living, meals and help signing up for available benefits. |
| Marathon County Veterans Service Office | (715) 842-2834 | The Marathon County Veterans Service Office ensures prior military and their families receive the state and federal benefits they are entitled to. The service office also helps veterans sign up for education grants, helps with health care and provides families information when applying for death and burial benefits. The Veterans Service Office helps prior military transition from military to civilian life. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman works to resolve problems that seniors encounter in long-term care facilities. These issues may involve health, safety, elder rights and welfare. The group also makes routine visits to communities to ensure the facilities maintain the standards set by the state and can provide staff members information regarding the proper quality of care for residents. |
| Metro Ride | (715) 842-9287 | Metro Ride provides transportation for seniors and the disabled to and from medical appointments and daily errands. All busses are wheelchair accessible and include wheelchair life and ramps. The service runs on weekdays with the exception of major holidays. |
| The Landing | (715) 841-1855 | The Landing provides a safe place for seniors to socialize and stay active. The center has a spacious library for book club meetings, arts and crafts, fun games and special events such as birthday parties, dances and holiday gatherings. |
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services regulates all assisted living communities in Wausau. The agency provides standards in regard to staffing, levels of care, health and safety and accident prevention. Learn more about these laws and regulations at our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
