Amethyst Health of Algoma
Amethyst Health of Algoma is a 50-bed nursing home in Algoma, Wisconsin. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1994-06-01. It averages 36.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Amethyst Health of Algoma?
CMS lists 22 health-inspection deficiencies for Amethyst Health of Algoma, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-25.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | F0812, F0882 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F |
| 2026-03-25 | F0692, F0880, F0883, F0887 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E |
| 2026-03-25 | F0605, F0628, F0760 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2025-11-03 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J |
| 2025-01-08 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2025-01-08 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E |
| 2025-01-08 | F0690 | 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 |
| 2024-06-11 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2024-06-11 | F0837 | 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. | F |
| 2023-11-08 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-11-08 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E |
| 2023-11-08 | F0609, F0610, F0689, F0883 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2023-11-08 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | C |
Why was Amethyst Health of Algoma fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-03 | Fine | $143,202 |
| 2024-06-11 | Fine | $8,152 |
How is Amethyst Health of Algoma staffed relative to the WI average?
| Measure | This facility | WI average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.60309 | 4.21234 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.3 | 46.9 |
| Average number of residents per day | 36.8 | 54.8 |
Who owns Amethyst Health of Algoma?
Amethyst Health of Algoma is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name ALGOMA HEALTH OPCO LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | AMETHYST HEALTH OF ALGOMA LLC | since 07/01/2025 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | BERNATH, HERSHEY | since 07/01/2025 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | ALEKSANDROWICZ, MICHAEL, BERNATH, HERSHEY, ROSADOWALL, RACHELLE | since 07/01/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | VELORAH HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC, ALEKSANDROWICZ, MICHAEL, BERNATH, HERSHEY, ROSADOWALL, RACHELLE | since 07/01/2015 |
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