Nursing homes › Wisconsin › Amethyst Health of Wausau
1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403 · (715) 842-2028 · 80 certified beds
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 4.17 (Wisconsin median: 4.02). RN hours: 0.96. Weekend total: 3.79. Nursing staff turnover: 62%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 45 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-11-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-11-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-11-06 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-02-01 |
| 2025-11-06 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-21 |
| 2025-09-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2025-09-24 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-24 |
| 2025-09-04 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-04 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-08-19 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-19 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-08-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-19 |
| 2025-04-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-05 |
| 2024-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-08-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-20 |
| 2024-05-30 | 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 | complaint | corrected 2024-06-30 |
| 2023-09-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-21 |
| 2023-09-12 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-21 |
| 2023-08-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Health | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Health | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| 2023-08-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-09-07 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Payment Denial | 58 days payment denial |
| 2025-05-23 | Fine | $21,496 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $4,545 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERFALL HEALTH OF WAUSAU LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/01/2022 |
| FOLLMAN, SHMUEL | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 11/01/2022 |
| FOLLMAN, SHMUEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Amethyst Health of Wausau — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 525405), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/amethyst-health-of-wausau-wausau-wi/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 525405. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.