Amethyst Health Of Algoma
Algoma, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525533) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $151,354
Phone: (920) 487-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amethyst Health Of Algoma has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of about 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Amethyst Health Of Algoma reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
Amethyst Health Of Algoma has 2 federal fines on record totaling $151,354.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Amethyst Health Of Algoma is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Algoma, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been certified since June 1994. It maintains 50 certified beds with an average of 36.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.60, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 1.07. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $151,354.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 51.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $151,354.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 50 certified beds and an average of 36.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall score of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9204875511 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9204875511 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525533?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.