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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wausau, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Wausau, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Wausau or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Wausau.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Wausau for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 44 assisted living facilities in the Wausau area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marianna, Chipley and Bonifay.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Wausau, FL
The average cost of senior living in Wausau is $4,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $3,606 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wausau, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wausau, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wausau vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wausau, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Wausau over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wausau, FL
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Wausau.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wausau
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wausau
Brookdale Destin
4.1
My only negative comment is that the management, while doing a lot to help my Mom and we're very grateful to them, were a little pushy about trying to get my Mom to stay there, rather than leave and go to her home in Wisconsin, where she is now and is very happy. I understand they need and want ...
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Sodalis DeFuniak Springs
4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach
5.0
My mom moved into Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach about a year ago. Her health as greatly improved because of the excellent nursing care that is provided here. She hasn’t been this happy in a long time! They always have something going on to help keep her engaged and active. Best ...
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Wausau review score based on 57 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 30 Wausau assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wausau review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Wausau review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wausau assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 57 reviews of 30 Wausau assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wausau resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Wausau, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Wausau assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wausau assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wausau, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wausau assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wausau that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.3%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wausau assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wausau Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wausau assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wausau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wausau assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wausau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wausau assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wausau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wausau
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wausau protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Panama City, Superior Residences of Panama City Beach and The Landing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wausau, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near Wausau, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Wausau, Florida is Brookdale Panama City. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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