AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Marathon · WI · For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds · CCN 525405 · E WAUSAU SNF OPCO LLC


AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU operates 80 certified beds in WAUSAU, Wisconsin. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1987-01-01. It averages 31.8 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?

CMS lists 45 health-inspection deficiencies for AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2025-11-06.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-11-06F0602, F0609, F0610, F0835Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.K
2025-11-06F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2025-09-24F0684, F0945Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.D
2025-09-04F0801, F0812, F0880Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2025-09-04F0637, F0640, F0657, F0684, F0686, F0690, F0694Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.D
2025-08-19F0569, F0604, F0657, F0684, F0755, F0880Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-04-15F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-08-01F0689, F0697, F0880Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-05-30F0837Establish 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
2023-09-12F0657, F0842Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-08-09F0580, F0684Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2023-08-09F0812, F0908Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.F
2023-08-09F0550, F0689, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-08-09F0607, F0677, F0686, F0688, F0690, F0755, F0825Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.D
2023-08-09F0625Notify 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.C

Why was AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU fined 4 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-23Fine$21,496
2023-09-11Fine$4,545
2023-09-05Fine$4,587
2023-08-28Fine$4,545

Has AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-12-0558

How is AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU staffed relative to the WI average?

MeasureThis facilityWI average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.166604.21234
Total nursing staff turnover (%)62.246.9
Average number of residents per day31.854.8

Who owns AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?

AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name E WAUSAU SNF OPCO LLC.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTWATERFALL HEALTH OF WAUSAU LLCsince 11/01/2022
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFOLLMAN, SHMUELsince 11/01/2022
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESELGREN, KONNIEsince 11/01/2022
CORPORATE OFFICERFOLLMAN, SHMUELsince 11/01/2022

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