Amethyst Health of Wausau
1010 E Wausau Ave · Wausau, WI · 54403 · 7158422028
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $21,496 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
79% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 79% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $100,976 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 1, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2025
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.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 58 days |
| May 23, 2025 | Fine | $21,496 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 9, 2023 | Fine | $54,265 |
| August 9, 2023 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,538 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525405 · certified since January 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.