Facility type
Skilled Care
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.
Nursing Home
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is an 87-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to personalized care and healing. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, sub-acute care, long-term care, and lifestyle services. The facility provides 24/7 nursing support in a comfortable, home-like environment.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
87
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.2M
Operating loss
-$51.8K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12,243,339.00
Operating loss
$-51,814.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.3M
87-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License details
County:
MILWAUKEE
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
525498
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
Ownership & operating entity
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is administrated by JENSEN PATRICK.
Owner name:
BROWN DEER HEALTH OPCO LLC
Profit status:
FOR PROFIT
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(414) 371-7548
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation Services, Sub-Acute Care, Long-Term Care, Lifestyle Services
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
7
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
65
Citations per inspection
9.29
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
34 of 65 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 65 resulted from complaint investigations; and 14 of 65 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
11% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
4
4
233% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
1 critical citation
4 serious citations
59 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Apr 29, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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-47%
+20%
+26%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Milwaukee (Murray Hill)
$5,134 - $7,789
74
92
GUDEX, TYLER
88.5%
$9,576,885.00
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73%
40
5.1529
16
17
1
-47%+20%+26%
Edenbrook Lakeside
+5%
-29%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53202
-
130
-
REYNOLDS, SANDRA
71.0%
$11,469,806.00
$6,167,189.00
53.8%
84
3.0188
2
31
3
+5%-29%+1%
Ascension Living Milwaukee
-35%
-12%
-27%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Milwaukee (Northridge)
-
201
28
BACHLEITNER, JOAN
51.1%
$21,722,719.00
$5,791,091.00
26.7%
84.80
3.7425
2
50
4
-35%-12%-27%
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
+40%
-25%
-10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53223
-
87
-
WALLEY, VICTORIA
63.2%
$11,328,280.00
$4,250,683.00
37.5%
58.00
3.2226
3
65
5
+40%-25%-10%
Canterbury Court – Milwaukee
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Milwaukee (Avenues West)
-
188
77
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Eastcastle Place
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Milwaukee (Murray Hill)
Rate Range:
$5,134 - $7,789
Bed Count:
74
Operator:
GUDEX, TYLER
CCN:
525085
Occupancy:
88.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,576,885.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,994,505.00
Payroll %:
73%
Avg Residents/Day:
40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1529
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
16
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+26%
+26%
Edenbrook Lakeside
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53202
Bed Count:
130
Operator:
REYNOLDS, SANDRA
CCN:
525319
Occupancy:
71.0%
Home Revenue:
$11,469,806.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,167,189.00
Payroll %:
53.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
84
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0188
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
31
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Ascension Living Milwaukee
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Milwaukee (Northridge)
Bed Count:
201
Operator:
BACHLEITNER, JOAN
CCN:
525523
Occupancy:
51.1%
Home Revenue:
$21,722,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,791,091.00
Payroll %:
26.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
84.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7425
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
50
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-35%
-35%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-27%
-27%
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53223
Bed Count:
87
Operator:
WALLEY, VICTORIA
CCN:
525498
Occupancy:
63.2%
Home Revenue:
$11,328,280.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,250,683.00
Payroll %:
37.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
58.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2226
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
65
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+40%
+40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-25%
-25%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
158
Total Staff
95
Employees
63
Contractors
27,102
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 29 | 8.7 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 8.5 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 7.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
119 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
10 staff
9hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.8%
of total hours from contractors
1,023 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 38
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Registered Nurse: 21
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 38 | 70 | 11,088 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 1 | 19 | 5,734 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,700 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 21 | 29 | 2,465 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 903 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 535 | 65 | 71% | 5.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 525 | 70 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 483 | 65 | 71% | 4.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 67 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 60 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 400 | 52 | 57% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 322 | 44 | 48% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 234 | 40 | 44% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 127 | 46 | 51% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 114 | 16 | 18% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 6 | 7% | 5 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 2% | 6.3 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
61 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (6.6%)
Medicaid
55 residents (90.2%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (3.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.7
12% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.4
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
9% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
23.6%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.3%
18% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
10% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
26% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
54% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.2%
26% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.9%
26% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
90.4%
6% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.4%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
8% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
11% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.8%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$375K
293% higher than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
Number of fines
3
45% more fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
202% more payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$375K
Wisconsin average
$95K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 17, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 17, 2025
$267K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
$25K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 30, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 30, 2024
10 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 13, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 13, 2023
$84K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Amethyst Health of Brown Deer based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
59.6%
↓ 28.6pp vs 2021
Net Income
-$51,814
↓ ~$4.8M vs 2021
Total Payroll
$5,464,553
↓ ~$1.2M vs 2021
Profit Margin
-0.5%
↓ 23.9pp vs 2021
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