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Amethyst Health Of Wausau

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

1010 E WAUSAU AVE, Wausau, WI 54403

80 Beds
Medicare Since 1987

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1010 E WAUSAU AVE
Wausau, WI 54403

About Amethyst Health Of Wausau

Nursing home overview and details

Amethyst Health Of Wausau is a for-profit nursing home in Wausau, WI, serving Marathon County and the surrounding community. The facility has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 36 residents.

Amethyst Health Of Wausau has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Wausau, WI, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds80
Avg. Residents/Day36
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyMarathon
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Amethyst Health Of Wausau has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Amethyst Health Of Wausau provides 3.98 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.88 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 78.6%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 72.7%. Weekend staffing averages 3.75 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.88
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.98
Total Nurse Turnover Rate78.6%
RN Turnover Rate72.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.75

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Amethyst Health Of Wausau has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 6 fines totaling $96,300, and has 8 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines6 ($96,300)
Total Penalties8

Doctors at Amethyst Health Of Wausau

2 affiliated physicians

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About Amethyst Health Of Wausau

What is the CMS rating for Amethyst Health Of Wausau?

Amethyst Health Of Wausau has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Amethyst Health Of Wausau have?

Amethyst Health Of Wausau has 80 certified beds with an average daily census of 36 residents.

What type of facility is Amethyst Health Of Wausau?

Amethyst Health Of Wausau is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Marathon County in Wausau, WI.

How many doctors practice at Amethyst Health Of Wausau?

2 physicians are affiliated with Amethyst Health Of Wausau. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Amethyst Health Of Wausau have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Amethyst Health Of Wausau has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·