Waterfall Health of Wausau

    1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Exceptional caring staff highly recommend

    I'm very satisfied with this community - the staff are caring, attentive, and knowledgeable, consistently anticipating residents' needs. Care across all service areas is exceptional, and I would recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.29·(7)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      2.8
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Knowledgeable nursing and therapy staff
    • Attentive, anticipatory caregiving
    • Caring staff demeanor
    • Perceived effectiveness of therapy services

    Cons

    • Inconsistent or delayed staff responsiveness
    • Gaps in medication-administration timeliness
    • Variable clinical oversight and physician follow-up
    • Insufficient assistance with repositioning and mobility support
    • Ineffective family–facility communication channels
    • Inconsistent dietary accommodations and limited menu variety
    • Disorganized activities programming and facility operations

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews indicate mixed experiences with clinical care at this facility. Positive comments emphasize knowledgeable nursing and therapy teams and staff who are perceived as attentive and anticipatory in meeting resident needs. These accounts describe caregivers who are caring, knowledgeable, and effective in delivering therapy services, suggesting that clinical skill and compassionate interactions are present at times.

    Conversely, a number of accounts describe operational lapses that affect care consistency. Those concerns center on delays in staff responsiveness, medication-administration timeliness, and variable physician follow-up and clinical oversight. Together these observations suggest uneven implementation of care protocols across shifts or units rather than uniformly poor clinical capability. Specific operational gaps cited include inadequate assistance with repositioning and mobility for some residents and delays in addressing urgent clinical information.

    Dining-related concerns are prominent as an operational theme. Several notes point to limited menu variety and inconsistent accommodation of dietary restrictions, with some accounts describing the same meals being served broadly rather than individualized meal plans. These comments indicate potential weaknesses in dietitian coordination or meal-service processes that may affect residents with specific dietary needs.

    Activity programming and day-to-day facility operations are described as disorganized in some accounts. Reviewers mention chaotic activities scheduling and general facility-level organizational issues. Communication processes with families are also highlighted as a weakness: voicemail-dependent contact, missed urgent messages, and delayed responses point to ineffective family–facility communication channels that can hinder timely care coordination.

    Taken together, the pattern is of a facility with pockets of strong caregiving and effective therapy services but inconsistent operational reliability. Prospective residents and family members may wish to evaluate staffing consistency, medication-management protocols, physician oversight practices, meal-planning and dietary-accommodation procedures, and the facility's communication protocols. Observing a mealtime, reviewing sample menus and medication-administration policies, meeting the director of nursing, and asking about activity schedules and staffing on different shifts may help clarify whether the facility's strengths align with a particular resident's needs.

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    Waterfall Health of Wausau is located at 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403.

    About Waterfall Health of Wausau

    Bay At Colonial Manor Health And Rehab operates as a full-service healthcare facility dedicated to providing round-the-clock care for its residents. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the facility ensures that professional assistance and support are always available, no matter the time of day. This continuous commitment to availability is part of a broader focus on delivering skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, memory care, and hospice services, all within a nurturing and supportive environment.

    The care team at Bay At Colonial Manor Health And Rehab specializes in developing individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each resident. Whether a resident requires rehabilitation therapy after surgery, skilled nursing care for ongoing medical needs, specialized attention for cognitive impairments, or compassionate hospice services, the facility is equipped to provide comprehensive support. Attention to both physical and emotional well-being is prioritized, with a range of services designed to foster independence, dignity, and quality of life.

    Residents at Bay At Colonial Manor Health And Rehab enjoy a comfortable living space enhanced by recent renovations and thoughtful design. Dedicated to creating a welcoming atmosphere, the facility encourages residents to participate in a variety of engaging activities that promote social interaction and overall well-being. Beautiful outdoor areas offer moments of relaxation, while communal spaces provide opportunities for group events and community-building. The environment is crafted to feel like home, allowing residents to thrive in a caring and vibrant setting.

    With a longstanding reputation for quality and commitment to continuous improvement, Bay At Colonial Manor Health And Rehab remains a trusted choice for individuals and families seeking long-term or short-term care. The dedicated staff strives to make a positive difference in the lives of residents, providing attentive care and fostering a sense of community. Focused on holistic support and rehabilitation, the facility stands as a pillar of compassionate care and excellence in service.

    People often ask...

    Waterfall Health of Wausau offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403.

    No, Waterfall Health of Wausau does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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