All citations for Amethyst Health of Wausau

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 4, 2025

Showing 51 to 75 of 76 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 4, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 10, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 15, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 5, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 20, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0912, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 9, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 7, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.