Facility profile · CCN 525405
Amethyst Health Of Wausau
50 federal citations on record , including 4 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 8 federal enforcement actions totaling $96,300.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202650
Total citations
50
Last 3 years
6
Actual harm+
8
Federal penalties
$96,300
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
50 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | K | Complaint |
| Nov 6, 2025 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint |
| Nov 6, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | K | Complaint |
| Nov 6, 2025 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint |
| Nov 6, 2025 | F602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | K | Complaint |
| Sep 24, 2025 | F945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 24, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F801 | 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 | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F690 | 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 | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| Sep 4, 2025 | F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F657 | 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 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 19, 2025 | F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 15, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 1, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2024 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 1, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F837 | 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 |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 12, 2023 | F657 | 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 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F690 | 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 | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F688 | 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. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F625 | 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. | C | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard |
| Aug 9, 2023 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | Standard |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F801 | 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 | Complaint |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F727 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Apr 26, 2023 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 8 enforcement actions against this facility, including 6 civil money penalties totaling $96,300 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 86 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | Dec 5, 2025 · 59 days |
| 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 | — | Sep 7, 2023 · 27 days |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,538 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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