Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Wausau.
Updated July 2026
Wausau, WI has 37 licensed assisted living homes (490 beds, averaging 13.2 per home). It sits in Marathon County, a moderate RAL market scoring 4.6/10, with 11,009 seniors 75+ growing 8.4%.
Licensed homes
37
Wausau
Licensed beds
490
total
Avg home size
13.2 beds
per home
County opportunity
4.6/10
Moderate
The Wausau assisted living market
Wausau has 37 licensed assisted living homes totaling 490 beds — an average of 13.2 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Marathon County, it draws on a 75+ population of 11,009 growing 8.4%, with a senior median income of $53,258. See the full Marathon County market or all Wisconsin top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Wausau, WI?
Wausau has 37 licensed assisted living homes with about 490 total beds.
Is Wausau a good place to open an assisted living home?
Wausau is in Marathon County, which scores 4.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 8.4%. Current local supply is 37 homes.
What county is Wausau in?
Wausau is in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Wisconsin licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.