Preliminary Plans

Images and information presented on this page reflect Preliminary Design Plans and conceptual drawings presented to community residents, leaders and officials. These renderings and drawing are subject to change as they reflect preliminary work completed during the planning process.

The feedback of our community, NCHC Board of Directors, City of Wausau and the Marathon County Board of Supervisors is welcome at upcoming events. Please visit Upcoming Events to view you opportunities for feedback on these Preliminary Plans.

If you are a contractor and interested in this project, please visit the Bids / RFP (Request for Proposal) page of the Marathon County website for up to date information and opportunities.

For questions or feedback, please email us at renovations@norcen.org or call 715.848.4600 and ask for the Administration Office.

Conceptual Renderings

Preliminary Design Plans

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Preliminary Plan (revised April 11, 2019) The image above shows the Preliminary Campus Plan from overhead. This image was revised on April 11, 2019.

Preliminary Plan (revised April 4, 2019) The image above shows the Preliminary Campus Plan from Overhead. Based on feedback, this image was revised on April 4, 2019 to show further detail on the landscaping berm and additional pathway and landscaping renderings. The distance from Marshall Street to the closest point of the Adult CBRF Building is 216 feet.

Main Entrance ConceptFront of Building from Parking Lot Area. This is the Main Entrance and entrance to the Nursing Home and Bistro. To the left of this building is the Aquatic Therapy Pool Entrance (shown below). To the right of this entrance is the Outpatient Entrance.

Mount VIew Care Center Entrance with Bistro and Roof Top Garden for ResidentsOutdoor Bistro Seating and Main Entrance to Building. Entrances marked with natural wood materials are entrances accessible to the public.

Aquatic Services Therapy Pool EntranceEntrance to Aquatic Therapy Pool (updated rendering May 28, 2019).

Additional View of Pool EntranceAdditional view of Aquatic Therapy Pool Entrance during the evening hours (updated rendering May 28, 2019).

Pool InteriorView of the interior of the Aquatic Therapy Pool from the Locker Room Entrance (updated rendering May 28, 2019).


View of the interior of the Aquatic Therapy Pool from opposite the Locker Room Entrance (left) (updated rendering May 28, 2019).

Aquatic Therapy Pool Preliminary PlansAquatic Therapy Pool Preliminary Plans (click to enlarge).

Evening View of Pool Lighting

View of Campus from Marshall Street. This conceptual drawing reflects changes in regard to location of buildings located on the right side of the image (Youth Hospital and CBRF) made on April 4, 2019. The Adult CBRF is now 216 feet from Marshall Street.

View of Campus from further North on Marshall Street. This conceptual drawing reflects changes in regard to location of buildings located on the right side of the image (Youth Hospital and CBRF) made on April 4, 2019. The Adult CBRF is now 216 feet from Marshall Street. This view shows the sidewalk connecting to a walking path, a gazebo for public enjoyment and also additional landscaping berm elements for privacy.

The Youth Psychiatric Hospital and Adult Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) will provide stabilization to youth and adults experiencing a mental health crisis and provide an opportunity to recover in a local calming environment. A network of onsite licensed clinicians and psychiatrists provide 24/7 care to address each person’s unique challenges and provide resources for a return home.

Please visit Upcoming Events to view you opportunities for feedback on these Preliminary Plans.