Island Place sits right along the banks of the Wisconsin River, so you're going to see the water every day and can easily walk out your door to enjoy the miles-long River Walk trail, which is great if you like seeing birds and wildlife or just want a nice stroll, and it's also a real plus that you're only a walk away from downtown Wausau where you can find shopping, dining, entertainment, and other things to do, plus you're in between two of Wausau's parks, which gives even more green space around you. The community is managed by Weichert, Realtors - Trikin Properties, and the apartments are meant for active, mature adults who want a place of their own with some extra features. There are 123 units in the building that goes up three stories and has two elevators to help people get around. Units come as studios or two-bedrooms, with floor plans from 350 to 888 square feet, and every place comes with one or two bathrooms, as well as standard features like balconies or patios, hardwood floors, washers and dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, air conditioning and heat, cable and internet access, ceiling fans, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals. The units are smoke-free and allow pets, but any cat or dog has to be at least a year old, spayed or neutered, and there's a $35 monthly pet rent.
Some apartments are ready for people to move in right away, and since it's mostly for independent living, you'll find a bit of everything for a regular day, with things like on-site laundry, a clubhouse, commons kitchen, two fitness centers, a library, five sunrooms, a movie theater, and places to sit outside for picnics or grilling. There's underground parking as well as surface lots, and you can catch the Metro Ride bus right nearby. There's management that stays on-site, so if something breaks or you need help with your place, there's usually someone around. The building is pet-friendly, so there's a little more noise sometimes, but people do enjoy having dogs and cats around. The property also includes luxury corporate housing, and there's respite care available for those who need temporary help. It's not exactly a nursing home feel-more like an apartment building with extras that make daily life a bit easier for older adults.
