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AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU

1010 E WAUSAU AVE, WAUSAU, WI 54403
Score: 3 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 3/100, Amethyst Health Of Wausau ranks in the bottom tier of Wisconsin nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Amethyst Health Of Wausau is near the national average, with 4.02 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 50 deficiencies at Amethyst Health Of Wausau, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.02 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.69 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.72 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.57 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

50
Total Deficiencies
Nov 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 45 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity K
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity K
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity K
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity K
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.4% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 14.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

6 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $96,300

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24