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Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Milwaukee, WI
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Milwaukee, WI
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
7500 W Dean Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

About 9.4 miles from the city center, Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center on West Dean Road in the Brown Deer area of northwest Milwaukee. Victoria Walley owns the facility, and Brown Deer Health Opco LLC operates it, with Jensen Patrick as the administrator. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to access short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.

The home has 87 beds and provides skilled nursing, sub-acute care, and rehabilitation. Residents stay an average of 121 days, mostly those coming out of hospital stays for post-acute recovery and those with longer-term care needs. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day, while nurse aides provide an average of 2 hours and 19 minutes of direct care each day.

The facility’s on-site amenities include a salon and housekeeping services, and it also provides transportation to appointments for residents. Amethyst Health’s walkability score of 28 reflects its residential setting. Most errands and outings require a short drive rather than walking.

Facility Direct Line (414) 371-7500
Facility Direct Line (414) 371-7500 support@amethysthealthcenters.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 66.7% Below WI avg. ▼ 66.7% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.3% Below WI avg. ▼ 64.3% Below WI avg.WI average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 44.8% Below WI avg. ▼ 44.8% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 3.6% Below WI avg. ▼ 3.6% Below WI avg.WI average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Wisconsin averages

Rank #101 / 165Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 165 homes we track in Wisconsin for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Wisconsin average, with a ranking across 165 Wisconsin facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 101st out of 165 homes we track in Wisconsin for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 52m

10% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
29m
−53% State avg: 1h 1m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
59m
+53% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 24m
−9% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 31m
−9% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
2m
−41% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
19m
−54% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +53% above Wisconsin average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 87 Rank #102 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 494 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #391 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 391st out of 556 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
28 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
62
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
121 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyMilwaukee
CMS Certification Number525498
Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF Title 19 NF

Ownership & Operating Entity

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is administered by Jensen Patrick.

Owner NameBrown Deer Health Opco LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Skilled Nursing Care
Sub-Acute Care

Contact Information

Fax(414) 371-7548

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Housekeeping
Activities
Transportation
Specific ProgramsLifestyle Services
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 11 years

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 days

Finances and operations

Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$966.9K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$966.9K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$915.1K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
$4.7M 64.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.3M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Jensen Patrick.

This home is owned by Victoria Walley

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 525498

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (51% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
47 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%
Private pay 51%
Medicaid 40%
Discharges
157 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 5%
Private pay 30%
Medicaid 65%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Estimated monthly cost range for the facility.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Eastcastle Place
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
SNF
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18
Facility 18
WI AVG 61
Rank #466 / 494
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92
Facility 92
WI AVG 44
Rank #6 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Milwaukee -
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
 A-
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 44
Rank #31 / 556
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Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee -
110
Facility 110
WI AVG 61
Rank #46 / 494
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87
Facility 87
WI AVG 44
Rank #13 / 556
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Milwaukee Catholic Home
NH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
SNF
Milwaukee (Northpoint) $1,140 - $5,570
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 61
Rank #55 / 494
 A+
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 44
Rank #36 / 556
1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Wisconsin

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is located in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

Who is the owner of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is legally operated by Brown Deer Health Opco LLC, and administered by Jensen Patrick.

Is Amethyst Health of Brown Deer in a walkable area?

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer's occupancy is 63.2%.

Are pets allowed at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?

No, Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has a no-pet policy.

Does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is registered as a for-profit in WI.

Who is the administrator of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?

Jensen Patrick is the administrator of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer.

How many beds does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer have?

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has 87 beds.

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