About Amethyst Health of Wausau
Amethyst Health Of Wausau, located in WAUSAU, WI, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Amethyst Health of Wausau
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.98 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.98 hrs
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
Amethyst Health of Wausau provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 587 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 467 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 18.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 14.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 11.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 94.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 16.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 17.0% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 10 complaints
- 2024: 1 complaint
- 2025: 10 complaints
- 2026: 4 complaints
- Total: 25 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2026 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Feb 01, 2026 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 05, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | 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. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
E WAUSAU SNF OPCO LLC
Ownership Structure
- SHMUEL FOLLMAN Indirect
- WATERFALL HEALTH OF WAUSAU LLC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- SHMUEL FOLLMAN CORPORATE OFFICER
- KONNIE SELGREN W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Weston | N/A | 5 |
| Pine Crest Health and Memory Care | N/A | 4 |
| Pride Tlc Therapy and Living Campus | N/A | 5 |
| Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Wausau Manor Health Services | N/A | 3 |
| Eastview Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| North Central Health Care | N/A | 2 |
| Amethyst Health of Wausau | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Amethyst Health of Wausau directly at 7158422028. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.