AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU
Grade F — 50/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
80
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$96,300
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
WATERFALL HEALTH OF WAUSAU LLC
100%
FOLLMAN, SHMUEL
100%
FOLLMAN, SHMUEL
SELGREN, KONNIE
Penalties & Fines (7)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | Fine | — | $16,820 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Fine | — | $4,545 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Fine | — | $4,587 |
| Aug 28, 2023 | Fine | — | $4,545 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Fine | — | $54,265 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Payment Denial | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Fine | — | $11,538 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (50)
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU in WAUSAU, Wisconsin has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 49.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU have?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has 50 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU been fined?
Yes. AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has $96,300 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 7 penalties.
How many beds does AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU have?
AMETHYST HEALTH OF WAUSAU has 80 certified beds with approximately 33 current residents (41% occupancy). The facility is located at 1010 E WAUSAU AVE, WAUSAU, Wisconsin 54403. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
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