Amethyst Health of Wausau
Wausau, Wisconsin
Skilled nursing facility in Wausau, WI with 80 certified beds and a 1-star CMS overall rating.
Amethyst Health of Wausau is a skilled nursing facility in Wausau, Wisconsin (Marathon County), with 80 Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds.
Address: 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403. Phone: (715) 842-2028.
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas. Has both a resident and family council.
CMS Five-Star ratings (source: Medicare Care Compare): overall 1 of 5, health inspections 1, staffing 3, quality measures 3.
Levels of care
- Skilled nursing
Facility details
- Street address
- 1010 E Wausau Ave
- City
- Wausau
- State
- Wisconsin
- ZIP code
- 54403
- Phone
- (715) 842-2028
- Levels of care
- Skilled nursing
- Payment options accepted
- Medicare, Medicaid
- Cms Ccn
- 525405
- County
- Marathon
- Ownership Type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Certified Beds
- 80
- Avg Daily Residents
- 31.8
- Continuing Care Community
- No
- Resident Family Council
- Both
- Sprinklers All Areas
- Yes
- Medicare Medicaid Approved Date
- 1987-01-01
- Overall Rating
- 1
- Health Inspection Rating
- 1
- Staffing Rating
- 3
- Quality Measure Rating
- 3
- Special Focus Facility
- SFF Candidate
- Total Nurse Hours Per Resident Day
- 4.1666
- Rn Hours Per Resident Day
- 0.96415
- Latitude
- 44.9739
- Longitude
- -89.615
Medicare & Medicaid quality data
Published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) [1] , data as of October 1, 2026. CMS ID 525405. Ratings compare this home with other nursing homes; they are not a pass or fail.
CMS overall rating
1 / 5
Much below average- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day
- 31
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Health citations (latest)
- 24
- Fines
- 1 ($21,496)
Star ratings
CMS rates every certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars in three areas and combines them into an overall rating. The ratings compare homes with each other: 5 is much above average, 3 is average, 1 is much below average.
Overall rating
Much below averageThe headline score, from 1 to 5 stars.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.1 · National 3.0
How is this scored?
Three steps: start with the health inspection stars; add one star if staffing is 5 stars (subtract one if it is 1 star); then add one star if quality measures are 5 stars (subtract one if 1 star). It never goes above 5 or below 1, and a home with 1 health inspection star can gain at most one star from the other two. It compares homes with each other; it is not a pass/fail grade. [11]
Health inspections
Much below averageHow the home did in recent state inspections and complaint investigations.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 2.8 · National 2.8
How is this scored?
Based on the two most recent annual inspections plus 36 months of complaint and infection-control inspections, and on how many revisits were needed to confirm fixes. Each citation is weighted by scope and severity. Homes are then ranked within their own state: the best 10% (lowest scores) earn 5 stars, the middle 70% earn 2, 3 or 4 stars in equal shares, and the worst 20% earn 1 star. [11]
Staffing
AverageHow many nurses care for each resident, and how stable the nursing team is.
✗ Worse than the state average. State 3.7 · National 3.0
How is this scored?
Six measures: three of staffing level (total nurse, registered nurse and weekend nurse hours per resident per day, adjusted for how much care residents need) and three of turnover (nursing staff, RNs and administrators). The hours come from payroll records submitted to CMS each quarter; turnover uses six quarters of that data. [11]
Quality measures
Above averageHow residents are actually doing.
✓ Better than the state average. State 3.2 · National 3.7
How is this scored?
Scores 15 quality measures drawn from resident assessments (the Minimum Data Set) and Medicare claims, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, rehospitalizations and medication use. Long-stay and short-stay residents are rated separately and combined. [11]
This home State average National average
- Long-stay quality
- Residents who live in the home: outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and medication use.
- Short-stay quality
- Residents staying for rehab or recovery: outcomes such as rehospitalization and regaining function.
Flags CMS attaches to this home
- ⚑ Abuse citation. Care Compare flags homes cited for abuse where residents were harmed (severity G or higher) in the latest inspection or in the past 12 months, or cited repeatedly for abuse where residents could have been harmed (severity D or higher). [11]
- ⚑ Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate. CMS's program for homes with a history of serious quality problems. Homes currently in it get no star ratings; candidates are rated but may be added to the program. [11]
How to read the numbers on this page
- Star ratings — 1 to 5 (no stars = not rated)
- 5 is much above average and 1 is much below average, compared with other nursing homes. A home with too little data may have no rating.
- Health inspection score — 0 and up, lower is better
- Points added up from citations (see the scope and severity grid) and revisits. 0 means a clean record; the state table shows which scores earn which stars.
- Quality measure percentages — 0 to 100%
- The share of residents with an outcome, such as a fall with major injury. For most measures a lower percentage is better; for vaccination measures a higher percentage is better.
- Nurse hours per resident per day — Hours, higher is better
- Paid nursing time divided by residents. For example 4.0 means each resident gets about four hours of nursing care a day, shared across all shifts.
- Staff turnover — 0 to 100%, lower is better
- The share of nursing staff who left during the year. High turnover can mean less continuity of care.
- Case-mix index — Around 1.0 is typical
- How much care the residents need. Above 1 means sicker or more dependent residents who need more staff time.
- Fines — Dollars; payment denials in days
- Penalties CMS imposed for serious or repeated problems. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Staffing & turnover
More nursing time per resident and a steadier team are both signs of better care. Hours come from payroll records the home submits to CMS each quarter.
Nurse hours per resident per day, by role
A resident's day is 24 hours; this is how much paid nursing time each resident gets, shared across all shifts.
RN 0.96 · LPN 0.47 · Nurse aide 2.83. What the home's payroll records show.
RN 0.70 · LPN 0.87 · Nurse aide 2.38. What CMS predicts a home with these residents' needs would staff.
RN 0.94 · LPN 0.46 · Nurse aide 2.78. The reported hours rescaled so homes with sicker or healthier residents can be compared fairly.
Compared with WI and the nation
This home State average National average
- Total nurse hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 4.26
≈ About the state average. State 4.25 · National 3.90
- Registered nurse (RN) hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 0.96
✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.98 · National 0.69
- Licensed nurse hours (RN + LPN) (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 1.42
✗ Worse than the state average. State 1.63 · National 1.55
- Nurse aide hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 2.83
✓ Better than the state average. State 2.61 · National 2.35
- Weekend total nurse hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 3.82
≈ About the state average. State 3.75 · National 3.43
- Weekend RN hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 0.61
✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.66 · National 0.48
- Physical therapist hours (hrs/resident/day, higher is better)
- 0.03
✗ Worse than the state average. State 0.05 · National 0.07
- Nursing staff turnover (%, lower is better)
- 63.6%
✗ Worse than the state average. State 46.7% · National 45.3%
- RN turnover (%, lower is better)
- 66.7%
✗ Worse than the state average. State 40.1% · National 42.5%
- Administrators who left (people, lower is better)
- 3
✗ Worse than the state average. State 1 · National 1
- Nursing case-mix index (index)
- 1.43
State 1.39 · National 1.41
Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. The case-mix index shows how much care residents need: about 1.0 is typical, higher means more dependent residents.
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Inspections
State inspectors visit each home about once a year and investigate complaints. Every problem they cite is a deficiency, lettered A to L by how serious and how widespread it was.
Health inspection score
495.3 points — in WI that earns (Much below average).
Lower is better. The score adds up points for every citation (more for serious, widespread problems) and for revisits needed to confirm fixes, then weights recent inspections most. [11]
Score needed for each star in WI [10]
- 5 ★
- 0.000-11.000
- 4 ★
- 11.001-37.000
- 3 ★
- 37.001-76.000
- 2 ★
- 76.001-130.750
- 1 ★ (this home)
- >130.750
| Period | Inspection | Citations (complaint) | Citation points | Revisits | Revisit points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most recent cycle | Sep 4, 2025 | 24 (14) | 639 | 1 | 0 | 639 |
| Prior cycles (2 and 3) | Aug 1, 2024 | 13 (10) | 64 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
Health citations per inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 9, 2023
State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.
Fire-safety citations per inspection
Sep 4, 2025
Aug 1, 2024
Aug 9, 2023
State average for that cycle. Fewer is better.
What the latest health inspection cited
- Quality of Life and Care 6
- Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation 4
- Resident Assessment and Care Planning 4
- Nutrition and Dietary 3
- Pharmacy Service 2
- Environmental 2
- Resident Rights 1
- Administration 1
- Infection Control 1
- Emergency Preparedness 1
What the latest fire-safety inspection cited
- Smoke 2
- Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems 2
- Miscellaneous 2
- Construction 1
How serious were the citations?
Each health citation gets a letter. The number in each cell is how many of this home's citations got that letter; the points show what each letter adds to the health inspection score. Citations where care was substandard score higher than shown. [11]
| Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some residents) | Widespread (many residents) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J · 50 pts 0 | K · 100 pts 4 | L · 150 pts 0 |
| Actual harm, not immediate jeopardy | G · 20 pts 2 | H · 35 pts 0 | I · 45 pts 0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D · 4 pts 31 | E · 8 pts 5 | F · 16 pts 9 |
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm only | A · 0 pts 0 | B · 0 pts 0 | C · 0 pts 1 |
Darker cells mean more citations. Counts cover every health citation CMS lists for this home.
All health citations (52) [2]
Inspection on Aug 17, 2026 · 9 citations
-
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
D
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
F
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
-
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Nov 6, 2025 · 5 citations
-
K
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026) · From a complaint
-
K
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026) · From a complaint
-
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 21, 2025) · From a complaint
-
K
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026) · From a complaint
-
K
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 1, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Sep 24, 2025 · 2 citations
-
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
F0945 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 24, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Sep 4, 2025 · 10 citations
-
D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
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.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
-
D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2025)
Inspection on Aug 19, 2025 · 6 citations
-
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
-
D
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Apr 15, 2025 · 1 citation
-
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2025) · From a complaint
Inspection on Aug 1, 2024 · 3 citations
-
D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
-
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
-
D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 20, 2024)
Inspection on May 30, 2024 · 1 citation
-
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.
F0837 · Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 30, 2024) · From a complaint
Inspection on Aug 9, 2023 · 15 citations
-
D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
G
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
F0825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
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.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
All fire-safety citations (24) [3]
Inspection on Aug 10, 2026 · 1 citation
-
F
Use approved construction type or materials.
K0161 · Construction Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Dec 1, 2026) · From a complaint
Inspection on Sep 4, 2025 · 7 citations
-
F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K0712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
K0914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
F
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
K0711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
F
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
E0025 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
K0346 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K0918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
-
E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 14, 2025)
Inspection on Aug 1, 2024 · 11 citations
-
F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K0761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K0918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K0353 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
K0374 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
-
D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K0355 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K0291 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E0039 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
-
D
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
K0912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K0211 · Egress Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
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F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K0712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2024)
Inspection on Aug 9, 2023 · 5 citations
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F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
K0346 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
E0039 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 4, 2023)
-
D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K0321 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K0353 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
-
D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K0355 · Smoke Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 7, 2023)
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Survey Summary [4] ; Nursing Home Health Deficiencies [2] ; Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies [3] ; Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points [10] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Fines & penalties
CMS can fine a home or stop Medicare and Medicaid payments for new admissions when problems are serious or keep recurring. Most homes have none.
- Fines
- 1 State avg 0.9 · National 0.9
- Total fined
- $21,496 State avg 48,278 · National 30,351
- Payment denials
- 1 Periods with no Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions
Fines by year
| Date | Type | Amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | 58 days from Dec 5, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | Fine | $21,496 | — |
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Penalties [5] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9]
Resident quality measures
These measure what actually happens to residents, as a percentage from 0 to 100 (or events per 1,000 resident days). For almost all of them a lower number is better; the vaccination measures are the exception and are marked. A star means the measure counts toward the quality star rating.
This home State average National average
Long-stay residents (14) [7]
Residents who live in the home. From their regular health assessments (the Minimum Data Set), averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.
- Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
- 96.1
≈ About the state average. State 96.0 · National 93.7
- Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
- 93.3
✗ Worse than the state average. State 95.6 · National 95.3
- Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury ★ Lower is better
- 0.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 3.3 · National 3.2
- Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower is better
- 1.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 6.0 · National 13.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower is better
- 5.0
≈ About the state average. State 4.9 · National 5.1
- Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower is better
- 18.3
✗ Worse than the state average. State 16.8 · National 19.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
- 8.6
✓ Better than the state average. State 15.9 · National 15.4
- Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower is better
- 0.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 0.1 · National 0.1
- Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased ★ Lower is better
- 13.8
✓ Better than the state average. State 15.8 · National 13.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder ★ Lower is better
- 4.8
✗ Worse than the state average. State 1.9 · National 0.7
- Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection ★ Lower is better
- 2.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 2.7 · National 1.5
- Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Lower is better
- 16.5
✓ Better than the state average. State 23.6 · National 18.3
- Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers ★ Lower is better
- 5.0
✗ Worse than the state average. State 4.9 · National 4.5
Short-stay residents (3) [7]
Residents staying for rehab or recovery. From their health assessments, averaged over four quarters. Period: 2025Q3-2026Q2.
- Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Higher is better
- 86.4
≈ About the state average. State 86.9 · National 82.3
- Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication ★ Lower is better
- 0.0
✓ Better than the state average. State 1.2 · National 1.5
- Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher is better
- 64.8
✗ Worse than the state average. State 82.2 · National 80.1
Long-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]
Hospital stays and emergency visits found in Medicare claims, adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.
Short-stay residents: hospital use (2) [8]
Rehospitalizations and emergency visits after admission, found in Medicare claims and adjusted for how sick residents were. Period: 20250401-20260331.
Sources: Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures [7] ; Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures [8] ; Nursing Home State & National Averages [9] ; Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide [11]
Ownership & operator
Who owns and runs a home can matter: for-profit, non-profit and chain-owned homes tend to differ on staffing and inspection results.
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- WAUSAU HEALTH OPCO LLC
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Certified beds
- 80
- Residents per day (average)
- 30.5
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Jan 1, 1987
- Resident and family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- County
- Marathon
- Located in a hospital
- No
Owners, officers and managers (9) [6]
Direct Ownership Interest
- AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU LLC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
Operational/Managerial Control
- BERNATH, HERSHEY (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
- UMLAND, MICHAEL (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/1999)
- WENZEL, MICHAEL (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
Corporate Officer
- BERNATH, HERSHEY (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
Indirect Ownership Interest
- BERNATH, HERSHEY (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
Adp Of The Snf
- UMLAND, MICHAEL (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
- VELORAH HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (organization, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
- WENZEL, MICHAEL (individual, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2025)
Sources: Nursing Home Provider Information [1] ; Nursing Home Ownership [6]
Sources
All figures on this page come from the U.S. government's published nursing home data, as of October 1, 2026. We reproduce them without change except for rounding and layout; ratings, scores and flags are CMS's, not ours. Averages and comparisons use the state and national figures CMS publishes in the same release.
- 1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Provider Information. Star ratings, staffing, turnover, inspection scores, fines, chain and flag data. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py
- 2. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Deficiencies. Each health deficiency cited, with scope and severity. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/r5ix-sfxw
- 3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Fire Safety Deficiencies. Each fire-safety deficiency cited. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ifjz-ge4w
- 4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Survey Summary. Deficiency totals by inspection cycle and category. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/tbry-pc2d
- 5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Penalties. Fines and payment denials. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/g6vv-u9sr
- 6. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Ownership. Owners, officers, directors and managers. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/y2hd-n93e
- 7. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home MDS Quality Measures. Quarterly quality measure scores from resident assessments. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/djen-97ju
- 8. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Medicare Claims Quality Measures. Risk-adjusted quality measures from Medicare claims. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ijh5-nb2v
- 9. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home State & National Averages. State and national averages used for comparison. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/xcdc-v8bm
- 10. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog. Nursing Home Health Inspection Cut Points. Score ranges that earn each health inspection star in a state. https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/hicp-9999
- 11. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Design for Care Compare Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide. How the star ratings, scope and severity points, and abuse and Special Focus flags are defined. https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/certificationandcomplianc/downloads/usersguide.pdf
- 12. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Medicare Care Compare. CMS's own consumer site, with the latest figures. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/
Attendant Homes is not affiliated with or endorsed by CMS. The data describes past inspections and reported figures and can be out of date or contain errors; it is not a recommendation. Confirm current information with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare [12] .
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