Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
1821 N 4TH AVE, Wausau, WI 54401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation Compares
Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wausau, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.0%) is below the Wisconsin average of 5.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 82 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wausau, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.1% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 15.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 23.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation with other nursing homes in Wausau.
What keeps Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.0% here versus 5.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 82 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation's rating advantage in Wausau?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wausau
Wausau sits in Marathon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 23,757 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $63,029
- Median home value
- $161,500
Demographics for Marathon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wausau.
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