Amethyst Health of Wausau
1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403 · (715) 842-2028
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Amethyst Health of Wausau has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 10 citations (the Wisconsin average is 9.5). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $21,496 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 4, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.September 4, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 4, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionSeptember 4, 2025 · F0637 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.September 4, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.September 4, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.September 4, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.September 4, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.September 4, 2025 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 15 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.November 6, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 6, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 6, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 6, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.November 6, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.September 24, 2025 · F0945 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.August 19, 2025 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.August 19, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 19, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 19, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 19, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 19, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 15, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.May 30, 2024 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,496May 23, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 58 daysStarting December 5, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Wisconsin average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.17 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 62.2% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 31.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wausau Manor Health Services Wausau · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation Wausau · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- North Central Health Care Wausau · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Abbotsford Health Care Center Abbotsford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Pride TLC Therapy and Living Campus Schofield · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Amethyst Health of Wausau on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.