Amethyst Health of WausauCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
- CCN
- 525405
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 80
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 32
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Amethyst Health of Wausau an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 4 Sep 2025. The latest survey cycle has 23 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Wisconsin is 7. CMS lists 4 fines with a total of $35,173 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Marathon County median | Wisconsin median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 323 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Wisconsin median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 4 Sep 2025 | 23 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 1 Aug 2024 | 4 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 18 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Aug 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 18 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2024 | F0837 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Aug 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | Payment denial | 58 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Fine | $21,496 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Wisconsin median | Wisconsin average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.17 | 4.00 | 4.21 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.90 | 0.99 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.64 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.74 | 2.58 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.79 | 3.60 | 3.77 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 62.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Wisconsin median
- 46.2%
- RN turnover in a year
- 71.4%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Wisconsin median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.1% | 15.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.1% | 14.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- E Wausau SNF Opco LLC
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Health of Wausau LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Nov 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Marathon County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Health Care | Wausau | 2 of 5 | 14 | $56,244 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation | Wausau | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 1 Apr 2026 | |
| Wausau Manor Health Services | Wausau | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 2 Oct 2025 | |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston | Weston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| Pride TLC Therapy and Living Campus | Weston | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 21 Apr 2026 | |
| Three Oaks Health Services | Marshfield | 2 of 5 | 5 | $31,778 | 5 Mar 2026 | |
| Abbotsford Health Care Center | Abbotsford | 2 of 5 | 25 | $15,939 | 2 Jun 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Amethyst Health of Wausau (CCN 525405). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/amethyst-health-of-wausau-wausau-wi-525405/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Amethyst Health of Wausau last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Nov 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 5 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 1 Aug 2024.
- Who operates Amethyst Health of Wausau?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Amethyst Health of Wausau?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in Wisconsin as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.