Amethyst Health of Wausau, Wausau, Wisconsin
- 45
- Citations from health inspectionsWisconsin average: 28 a home
- 6
- Residents harmed or put in dangerWisconsin average: 2.0 a home
- $21,496
- Fines from the federal governmentWisconsin average: $48,150 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsWisconsin average: 3.0
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Nine inspection visits produced 45 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in four findings. Residents were found hurt in two cases. Federal fines came to $21,496 (one fine). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
The CMS abuse icon is shown for this home. Care Compare adds it after a citation for abuse or neglect. Either a resident was harmed recently, or harm could have resulted over two inspections in a row.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 3 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 3 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 4.17 hours each dayThe Wisconsin average is 4.21 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.96 hours each dayThe Wisconsin average is 0.99 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 62.2%against the Wisconsin average of 46.9%
- Beds that are certified
- 80
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- This home is not part of a chain
- Street address
- 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403
- County
- Marathon
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
Five citations dated Nov. 6, 2025
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: immediate danger to residents, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Sept. 24, 2025
- F945 Infection Control Training for Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
10 citations dated Sept. 4, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F694 Safe Fluids Given Through a Vein: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F640 Send Assessment Data to State on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F637 Reassess After a Major Change in Condition: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Six citations dated Aug. 19, 2025
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F604 Freedom From Physical Restraints: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F569 Return Resident Funds After Discharge or Death: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated April 15, 2025
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated Aug. 1, 2024
One citation dated May 30, 2024
- F837 Governing Body and Licensed Administrator: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Sept. 12, 2023
15 citations dated Aug. 9, 2023
- F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F825 Specialized Rehabilitation Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
- F607 Policies to Prevent Abuse, Neglect, and Theft: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6, 2025 | Payment denial for new admissions | 58 days |
| May 23, 2025 | Fine | $21,496 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The direct owner is Amethyst Health of Wausau LLC.
One person with an ownership stake is also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 525405. Other homes in Wisconsin.