Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer
Milwaukee, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525498) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $415,206 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (414) 371-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer reports total nurse staffing of about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.5%.
Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer has 4 federal fines on record totaling $415,206.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming nursing homes.
About this facility
Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1992. The facility is licensed for 87 beds and reports an average daily census of 62.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measures (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.50993 per resident per day, with 0.55730 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 65.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $415,206.00, along with 3 payment denials for this facility. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased CMS scrutiny and inspection frequency. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation or recent ownership change was reported in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amethyst Health Of Brown Deer has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with nursing staff turnover reported at 65.5% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $415,206.00, along with 3 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, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 87 beds and has an average daily census of 62.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation. No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
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 4143717500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4143717500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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 ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525498?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.