Nursing Homes in Wausau, Wisconsin
There are 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wausau, Wisconsin, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
Wausau has 4 nursing homes with a rating distribution of 1 star: 1 (25%), 2 star: 1 (25%), 3 star: 1 (25%), 4 star: 0 (0%), and 5 star: 1 (25%); the city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.8 out of 5, which is 0.20 below the Wisconsin state average of 3.0. In plain terms, the city's average rating is below the state benchmark by 0.20.
Average nurse staffing in the city is 3.79 hours per resident day (HPRD) compared with the Wisconsin state average of 4.21 HPRD, so staffing is below the state average; 4 out of 4 facilities had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 1 out of 4 had severe deficiencies. Wausau has 1 Special Focus Facility and the highest-rated facility is WAUSAU MANOR HEALTH SERVICES with 5 stars.
All Nursing Homes in Wausau
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUSAU MANOR HEALTH SERVICES | 3107 WESTHILL DR, WAUSAU, WI, 54401 | 5 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 8 |
| Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation | 1821 N 4TH AVE, WAUSAU, WI, 54401 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| NORTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE | 2400 MARSHALL STREET, STE A, WAUSAU, WI, 54403 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 1 |
| AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU | 1010 E WAUSAU AVE, WAUSAU, WI, 54403 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Wausau, Wisconsin?
There are 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wausau, Wisconsin listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Wausau, Wisconsin?
Nursing homes in Wausau, Wisconsin have an average CMS overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Wausau accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Wausau, Wisconsin are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.