Tranquility Way I is an assisted living community in Wausau, WI.
Information last verified:
1920 Milwaukee Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe paying extra for breakfast rather than getting it included.
Several residents mention that breakfast is not complimentary and that eating there involves paying at the register. That lines up with the fact that the community includes meal preparation and service as part of daily support. A few reviews also describe breakfast as overpriced, even when other parts of the stay feel positive.
Some residents report unreliable internet access during their stay.
A couple of reviews call out internet problems, including slow Wi‑Fi and buffering. This stands out because the community provides Wi‑Fi access as an amenity, so residents expecting dependable service seem to be left disappointed. Elsewhere, reviews focus on other practical needs working well, but internet quality is still a recurring complaint in those mentions.
Residents mention pool changes, including removals or limited access.
Multiple residents describe the pool being removed, closed, or no longer available, and a few say the pool and hot tub were limited during the stay. Some also frame it as being part of ongoing work, with other amenities taking its place. While the community does offer outdoor space and gardens, these particular reviews focus on reduced or shifting pool access.
Residents describe periods when the property was under construction.
A few reviews mention being there while the building was under renovation, and at least one resident says some services were not available. Others describe the inconvenience of construction while still reporting that staff were able to help. The community’s day-to-day care services are centered on assistance with daily living and coordination with health providers, but residents mainly connect renovation periods to access and convenience.
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4 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Central Wisconsin (11 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesTranquility Way I is located at 1920 Milwaukee Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403 in Marathon County, Wisconsin
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