Nursing home

Amethyst Health of Wausau

1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Amethyst Health of Wausau, with 45 inspection citations on record (6 higher severity). Federal records include $96,300 and 2 payment-denial records in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
80
CMS-reported
CMS Special Focus designation: SFF Candidate. A CMS program designation, reported by CMS.

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Marathon Co. avg 3Wisconsin avg 3This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Marathon Co. avg: 3. Wisconsin avg: 3.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

45
Citations on record
6
Higher severity (G–L)
25
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
172023
42024
242025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

6 records · $96,300 total · Aug 7, 2023–May 23, 2025
  1. May 23, 2025$16,820
  2. Sep 11, 2023$4,545
  3. Sep 5, 2023$4,587
  4. Aug 28, 2023$4,545
  5. Aug 9, 2023$54,265
  6. Aug 7, 2023$11,538

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

2 records · 85 days total · Aug 9, 2023–Nov 6, 2025
  1. Nov 6, 202558 days
  2. Aug 9, 202327 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)16.98%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.7%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.9%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Waterfall Health of Wausau LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Follman, Shmuel5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Selgren, KonnieW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Follman, ShmuelCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Marathon County.

1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau
Marathon County · WI · 54403
80 certified beds44.9739, -89.6150

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Deerfield Care Center, LLC
CCN 525019
New Richmond, WI545Not shown$0
Lincoln Park Nursing and Rehab LLC
CCN 525061
Racine, WI113Shown$182,618
Lindengrove New Berlin
CCN 525064
New Berlin, WI113Not shown$125,900
Maplewood Center
CCN 525069
West Allis, WI114Not shown$352,483
Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 525074
Madison, WINot shown$286,576
Eastcastle Pl Bradford Ter Conv Ctr
CCN 525085
Milwaukee, WI434Not shown$99,452

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amethyst Health of Wausau's CMS rating?

Amethyst Health of Wausau has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Amethyst Health of Wausau located?

Amethyst Health of Wausau is located at 1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403 in Marathon County, and CMS lists 80 certified beds.

Does Amethyst Health of Wausau have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $96,300 in federal fine amounts and 2 payment-denial records for Amethyst Health of Wausau over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Amethyst Health of Wausau's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Amethyst Health of Wausau's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 8 facilities in Marathon County, and 3 across Wisconsin. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Amethyst Health of Wausau's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Amethyst Health of Wausau's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
525405
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
80
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 45 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 6, 20250602KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 1, 2026
Nov 6, 20250607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Nov 6, 20250609KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 1, 2026
Nov 6, 20250610KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 1, 2026
Nov 6, 20250835KComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 1, 2026
Sep 24, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2025
Sep 24, 20250945DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 24, 2025
Sep 4, 20250637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250640DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250690DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250694DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250801FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Sep 4, 20250880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2025
Aug 19, 20250569DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 19, 20250604DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 19, 20250657DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 19, 20250684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 19, 20250755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 19, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Apr 15, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 5, 2025
Aug 1, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 20, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 45 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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