Northwinds Vent Community

    2400 Marshall St, Wausau, WI 54403
    • Skilled Nursing

    Request a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Reviews

    3.50·(18)

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, empathetic staff
    • Regular resident check-ins and helpful responses to questions
    • Experience supporting residents with tracheostomies and ALS
    • Programs associated with improved quality of life
    • Peaceful riverside setting and friendly atmosphere
    • Bistro with food and drinks, plus a shared dining area
    • Gift shop and clean public restrooms

    Cons

    • Inconsistent family communication and care coordination
    • Gaps in clinical-incident and emergency-response practices
    • Limited transparency around medication changes and hospice care plans
    • Weak follow-through on resident-property tracking

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe notably different experiences with care. Positive accounts highlight regular staff check-ins, helpful answers to family questions, and staff members viewed as compassionate and empathetic. One family felt the facility was equipped to support a resident with ALS and a tracheostomy. Other feedback describes a negative experience involving end-of-life care, including concerns about a fall, medication changes, and communication with family. Taken together, the feedback suggests that care and communication may not feel consistent across residents and situations.

    Staff feedback is similarly mixed. Some reviewers describe friendly and supportive interactions, while others express dissatisfaction with staff conduct and responsiveness. One family raised concerns about how an emergency was handled and suggested additional staff training. Another described difficulty obtaining information and records. These accounts point to concerns about communication, care coordination, and follow-through, though the reviews do not establish how common these issues are.

    The facility offers a bistro with food and drinks and a shared eating area; reviewers did not provide substantive feedback on meal quality. A gift shop and clean public restrooms were also mentioned. One resident valued the programs offered and said they improved quality of life, but the reviews provide little detail about activity variety. The riverside setting was described as peaceful and friendly.

    Management-related feedback includes concerns about responses to family questions, access to records, medication communication, and tracking a resident's personal belongings. One family also described difficulty getting resolution after a labeled radio went missing. These are individual accounts, and the available reviews do not establish whether they reflect facility-wide practices. Overall, the strongest positive themes are supportive staff, specialized care experience, and a pleasant setting; the main concerns center on communication, clinical response, and accountability.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about Northwinds Vent Community.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Location

    Northwinds Vent Community is located at 2400 Marshall St, Wausau, WI, 54403.

    People often ask...

    Northwinds Vent Community offers skilled nursing.

    There are 6 photos of Northwinds Vent Community on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2400 Marshall St, Wausau, WI 54403.

    No, Northwinds Vent Community 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.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Northwinds Vent Community. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Northwinds Vent Community directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of Northwinds Vent Community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 124 facilities$4,321/mo
    2. 118 facilities$4,289/mo
    3. 90 facilities$4,763/mo
    4. 77 facilities$4,791/mo
    5. 28 facilities$4,461/mo
    6. 37 facilities$3,938/mo
    7. 4 facilities$4,350/mo
    8. 18 facilities$3,641/mo
    9. 2 facilities$4,385/mo
    10. 7 facilities$3,945/mo
    11. 5 facilities$4,350/mo
    12. 11 facilities$3,960/mo
    © 2026 Mirador Living