AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU
State inspectors recorded 4 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2025-11-06 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0602, severity K)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2025-11-06 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0610, severity K)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-11-06 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0609, severity K)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-11-06 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity K)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2023-08-09 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2023-08-09 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0580, severity G)
Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.59
state median 3.58
Weekend staffing gap
−7%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.68
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
21%
share of all nursing hours
Days with zero RN hours reported
2
with residents present
Nursing staff turnover
62%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
8 enforcement action(s), totaling $100,976 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2025-05-23 | Fine | $21,496 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-08-09 | Fine | $54,265 |
| 2023-08-09 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
| 2023-08-07 | Fine | $11,538 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | F0602 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2025-11-06 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-06 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2025-11-06 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2025-11-06 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2025-09-24 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-24 | F0945 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0637 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0640 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0694 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0801 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-09-04 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0569 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-08-19 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-15 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-05-30 | F0837 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-09-12 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-12 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0825 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-09 | F0908 | Environmental Deficiencies | F | not recorded |