Amethyst Health of Wausau
Nursing Home Facility
1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
Amethyst Health of Wausau is a senior care community located in Wausau, WI. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Wausau area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (715) 842-2028.
With 150 beds, Amethyst Health of Wausau is one of the larger communities in the area — senior care communities in Wausau average about 22 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 40% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Wausau average of roughly 68%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Wausau average about 2.3 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2025 and recorded 23 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 62%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Marathon County, WI.
Amethyst Health of Wausau offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 150
- Occupancy 40%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 62%
- Last health inspection September 2025