Marathon County, Wisconsin · Nursing home
Amethyst Health of Wausau
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.17 hours Below the state average of 4.21
- Nursing staff who left in a year 62.2% Above the state average of 46.9%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 45 6 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $21,496 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 39.8% of 80 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Amethyst Health of Wausau is a 80-bed nursing home in Wausau, Wisconsin (Marathon County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.17 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Wisconsin average of 4.21. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,496 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day (average)
- 31.8
- Certified since
- 1987 (39 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF CandidateCMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Special Focus candidate. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program: its inspection record qualifies it for the program, but it has not been selected. What a Special Focus Facility is
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Amethyst Health of Wausau
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,496 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 17 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Sep 4, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Wisconsin average is 9.5. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Wisconsin average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.6
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Wisconsin average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.17 h Wisconsin average 4.21
- Nurse aides 2.74 h Wisconsin average 2.58
- Licensed practical nurses 0.47 h Wisconsin average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.96 h Wisconsin average 0.99
- All staff, weekends 3.79 h Wisconsin average 3.77
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Wisconsin average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover62.2%
- Wisconsin average46.9%
- Registered nurse turnover71.4%
- Wisconsin average39.7%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Wisconsin and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.1% | 16.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% | 5.7% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% | 95.7% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Too few residents or stays to report | 18.4% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.4% | 16.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.2% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.3% | 24.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.1% | 15.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.66 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.29 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.4% | 86.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.7% | 82.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 9.9% | 23.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.6% | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 45 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 4 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 17 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 6, 2025: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | 17 | 7 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 10 | 11 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 18 | 5 |
Wisconsin homes averaged 9.5 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (45)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 21, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 45.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 58 days |
| May 23, 2025 | Fine | $21,496 |
Wisconsin homes averaged 0.9 fines and $48,150 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Wisconsin
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Amethyst Health of Wausau?
Amethyst Health of Wausau has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Amethyst Health of Wausau have?
Amethyst Health of Wausau has 80 certified beds. It averages 31.8 residents per day, about 39.8% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Amethyst Health of Wausau?
The home reports 4.17 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.96 hours from registered nurses. The Wisconsin average is 4.21 hours and 0.99 hours from registered nurses.
Has Amethyst Health of Wausau been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $21,496 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Amethyst Health of Wausau accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Marathon County
Who to call in Wisconsin
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Wisconsin.
- Long-term care ombudsman Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-815-0015 (Email: BOALTC@wisconsin.gov.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) complaint line 800-642-6552 (Toll-free. DQA also takes complaints through an online Complaint Intake Survey (form F-00607) and its nursing home regional offices.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Wisconsin staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 525405. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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