Amethyst Health of Wausau
Wausau · 1.8 mi · 80 beds
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Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
1821 N 4TH AVE, Wausau, WI, 54401
Nursing home82 licensed beds0 citations on record
3 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 11 deficiencies against Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation in Wausau, Wisconsin at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-04-01, 2 of them arising from complaints. 1 finding has been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall.
3 / 5Medicare overall rating
82certified beds
11deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
1actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.1
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.16
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentDEDDDDDDDDDDGFDDD
The last 17 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0757 · 2026-05-27 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0628 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0554 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0607 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0690 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0693 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-04-01 · standard survey · No actual harm, 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0755 · 2025-12-23 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0610 · 2025-03-26 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2025-01-08 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2025-01-08 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0758 · 2025-01-08 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2023-11-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2023-11-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below3 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles3 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are4 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home4 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.90267
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year60.2%
Ownership
Who owns Wood Aven Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICHOLS, STEVEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| SPAULDING, JARED | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| BRAUER, AMY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2024 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/25/2024 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| NICHOLS, STEVEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| SPAULDING, JARED | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| NICHOLS, STEVEN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2024 |
| SPAULDING, JARED | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/14/2025 |
Part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
Listed by distance. Nobody paid to appear here and the order is not for sale.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 525503.
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