Amethyst Health Of Wausau
Wausau, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525405) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 4 totaling $35,173 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (715) 842-2028 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amethyst Health Of Wausau has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Amethyst Health Of Wausau reports total nurse staffing of 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $35,173.00 and 1 payment denial on file for Amethyst Health Of Wausau. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Amethyst Health Of Wausau is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, operating under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 31.8 residents. It has been certified since 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Amethyst Health Of Wausau holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.17 per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $35,173.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, this facility is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a pattern of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspection frequency until it improves or is otherwise addressed.
No chain affiliation is included in the available data, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
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 Wausau has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 62.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $35,173.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a pattern of persistent poor performance under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 80 beds with an average daily census of 31.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (1 out of 5), staffing (3 out of 5), and quality measures (3 out of 5) — which combine into the overall score.
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 7158422028 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 7158422028 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525405?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.