2901 N 7TH ST, Wausau, WI 54403
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Amethyst Health of Wausau
Wausau, WisconsinMedicare inspection record
About Amethyst Health of Wausau
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in WAUSAU, WI with 80 certified beds.
Community at a glance
Capacity
80 residents
Location
Wausau, WI
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1010 E WAUSAU AVE, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Amethyst Health of Wausau is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
- Medicare flags Amethyst Health of Wausau for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 4, 2025, state inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Wisconsin average is 9.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 10 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Wisconsin average.
Medicare fined Amethyst Health of Wausau once in the last three years, $21,496 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 10 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 58 minutes |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 62%Above the Wisconsin average |
1 administrator has left the home in the past year.
Inspections
28 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
November 6, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2026Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2026Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 1, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 21, 2025
September 24, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 24, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 24, 2025
September 4, 2025 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 10, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 10, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Oct 10, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 10, 2025Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 10, 2025Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 10, 2025Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 10, 2025
August 19, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 6 citations+
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025
April 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 5, 2025
August 1, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 20, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2024Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2024
May 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $21,496 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- November 6, 2025Payment denial, 58 days
- May 23, 2025Fine: $21,496
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Wausau Health Opco LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 80
- Average residents per day
- 32
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- January 1, 1987
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 525405
Location
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1010 E WAUSAU AVEWausau, WI 54403
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Questions about Amethyst Health of Wausau
How did Amethyst Health of Wausau do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on September 4, 2025 and cited 17 health deficiencies, 7 of them from complaint investigations. The Wisconsin average is 9.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Amethyst Health of Wausau?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 10 minutes with each resident per day, including 58 minutes from registered nurses. 62% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Amethyst Health of Wausau been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Amethyst Health of Wausau once in the last three years, totaling $21,496.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.