Inspection History Overview

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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November 6, 2025 Complaint Investigation

September 24, 2025 Complaint Investigation

September 4, 2025 Health Inspection

August 19, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 7 penalties totaling $255,119

$3,147
Dec 19, 2022

Fine

$2,797
Dec 12, 2022

Fine

$6,293
Nov 21, 2022

Fine

$20,000
May 26, 2022

Fine

$0
May 26, 2022

Payment Denial

$135,080
Mar 8, 2022

Fine

$87,802
Mar 8, 2022

Fine

2021 3 penalties totaling $17,275

$1,300
Nov 22, 2021

Fine

$975
Nov 15, 2021

Fine

$15,000
Aug 11, 2021

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $650

$0
Oct 28, 2020

Payment Denial

$650
Oct 12, 2020

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $50,171

$50,171
Oct 2, 2018

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2025 1 violations

Tag 0686 D Apr 15, 2025

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: May 5, 2025

2024 4 violations

Tag 0689 D Aug 1, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2024
Tag 0697 D Aug 1, 2024

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2024
Tag 0880 D Aug 1, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2024
Tag 0837 F May 30, 2024

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.

2023 22 violations

Tag 0657 D Sep 12, 2023

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Tag 0842 D Sep 12, 2023

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Tag 0550 E Aug 9, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0580 G Aug 9, 2023

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0607 D Aug 9, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0625 C Aug 9, 2023

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0677 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0684 G Aug 9, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0686 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0688 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0689 E Aug 9, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0690 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0755 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0812 F Aug 9, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0825 D Aug 9, 2023

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0880 E Aug 9, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0908 F Aug 9, 2023

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

✓ Corrected: Sep 7, 2023
Tag 0609 D Apr 26, 2023

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2023
Tag 0689 D Apr 26, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2023
Tag 0727 F Apr 26, 2023

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

✓ Corrected: May 26, 2023

2022 34 violations

Tag 0684 E Dec 14, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Jan 14, 2023
Tag 0804 E Oct 11, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

✓ Corrected: Oct 28, 2022
Tag 0578 D Jul 25, 2022

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0604 D Jul 25, 2022

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0677 D Jul 25, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0688 D Jul 25, 2022

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0689 D Jul 25, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0690 D Jul 25, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0692 D Jul 25, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0697 D Jul 25, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0700 E Jul 25, 2022

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0812 F Jul 25, 2022

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0909 E Jul 25, 2022

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0912 B Jul 25, 2022

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0880 F Jun 21, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 28, 2022
Tag 0677 E May 26, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Aug 12, 2022
Tag 0686 D May 26, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2022
Tag 0725 F May 26, 2022

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Jul 18, 2022
Tag 0655 E Mar 8, 2022

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2022
Tag 0657 E Mar 8, 2022

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Apr 6, 2022

2021 14 violations

Tag 0755 E Nov 17, 2021

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Dec 3, 2021
Tag 0690 G Oct 5, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2021
Tag 0880 E Aug 11, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0637 D May 12, 2021

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0677 D May 12, 2021

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0686 D May 12, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0690 D May 12, 2021

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0759 E May 12, 2021

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0761 E May 12, 2021

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0880 E May 12, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0912 B May 12, 2021

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Tag 0684 D Jan 13, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: Feb 12, 2021
Tag 0692 D Jan 13, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Feb 12, 2021
Tag 0912 B Jan 13, 2021

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Feb 12, 2021

2020 8 violations

Tag 0880 E Nov 23, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Tag 0580 G Oct 28, 2020

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Dec 8, 2020
Tag 0755 D Oct 28, 2020

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Dec 8, 2020
Tag 0686 D Jan 8, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2020
Tag 0759 E Jan 8, 2020

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2020
Tag 0761 E Jan 8, 2020

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2020
Tag 0812 F Jan 8, 2020

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2020
Tag 0912 B Jan 8, 2020

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Jan 31, 2020

2019 16 violations

Tag 0610 E Aug 21, 2019

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0656 D Aug 21, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0690 G Aug 21, 2019

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0728 D Aug 21, 2019

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0755 D Aug 21, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0880 D Aug 21, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0677 D Jul 9, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0689 J Jul 9, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 17, 2019
Tag 0656 D Mar 21, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0677 D Mar 21, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0686 G Mar 21, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019
Tag 0727 D Mar 21, 2019

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0732 C Mar 21, 2019

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0758 D Mar 21, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0761 E Mar 21, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019
Tag 0912 E Mar 21, 2019

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

✓ Corrected: Apr 16, 2019

2018 24 violations

Tag 0551 D Oct 2, 2018

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0580 D Oct 2, 2018

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0610 D Oct 2, 2018

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0655 D Oct 2, 2018

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0656 D Oct 2, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0686 H Oct 2, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0689 D Oct 2, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0725 E Oct 2, 2018

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0730 D Oct 2, 2018

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0732 C Oct 2, 2018

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0755 D Oct 2, 2018

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0842 D Oct 2, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0947 D Oct 2, 2018

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2018
Tag 0558 D Jan 25, 2018

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0561 D Jan 25, 2018

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0576 E Jan 25, 2018

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0582 E Jan 25, 2018

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0584 D Jan 25, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0636 D Jan 25, 2018

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
Tag 0659 D Jan 25, 2018

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

✓ Corrected: Feb 8, 2018
🏥 Facility Summary

AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU is a 1-star nursing home in WAUSAU, WI with 80 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 7158422028
📍 1010 E WAUSAU AVE, WAUSAU, WI
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU

What violations has AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU received?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU safe?
Safety at AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?
Phone: 7158422028. Address: 1010 E WAUSAU AVE, WAUSAU, WI. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU offer?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU is a skilled nursing facility with 80 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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