Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Amethyst Health Of Wausau
1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI · (715) 842-2028
- Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
- Special Focus Facility
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 31
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 1, 1987
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Wisconsin.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
This home carries CMS's abuse icon, which caps its inspection rating at 2 stars and so its overall rating at 4.
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Where it sits among Wisconsin homes
Amethyst Health Of Wausau carries 495.25 inspection points. That is fewer than 1% of Wisconsin's 321 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Wisconsin: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–11 pts
- 4★ 11–37 pts
- 3★ 37–76 pts
- 2★ 76–130.75 pts
- 1★ over 130.75 pts
Bars show every rated home in Wisconsin by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
52 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (6)
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K
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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K
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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K
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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K
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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G
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care17E
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
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.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning5D
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Infection Control5F
- D
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights4F
- F
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.
- D
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- C
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.
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pharmacy Service4E
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- E
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.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Environmental3F
- F
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation3D
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Administration1F
- F
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.
Inspection history
2025-09-04
24 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
2024-08-01
12 health deficiencies · 11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2023-08-09
16 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 15 min of nursing staff time a day, 57 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 15 min
Wisconsin average
4 h 15 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 64% of nursing staff and 67% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 3 administrators.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$21,496 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Payment Denial · 58 day denial | $0 |
| 2025-05-23 | Fine | $21,496 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine0.1 pts better | 96.1% | 96.0% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.3 pts worse | 93.3% | 95.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.3 pts better | 0.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5 pts better | 1.0% | 6.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.1 pts worse | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication1.5 pts worse | 18.3% | 16.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication7.3 pts better | 8.6% | 15.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2 pts better | 13.8% | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder2.9 pts worse | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.7 pts better | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence7.1 pts better | 16.5% | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.1 pts worse | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine0.5 pts worse | 86.4% | 86.9% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.2 pts better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine17.4 pts worse | 64.8% | 82.2% | 80.1% |
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Who owns and runs it
9 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
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| Amethyst Health Of Wausau LLC | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bernath, Hershey | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Bernath, Hershey | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Bernath, Hershey | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Umland, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Umland, Michael | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Velorah Health Management LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Wenzel, Michael | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Wenzel, Michael | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
24 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke10F
- F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Miscellaneous4F
- F
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems4F
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Emergency Preparedness3F
- F
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress2F
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Construction1F
- F
Use approved construction type or materials.
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- J
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 32 min
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- $56,244
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- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 6 min
- Fines
- $0
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Wausau Manor Health Services
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- F
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 26 min
- Fines
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