Total health inspections
7
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
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.
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Nursing Home in Milwaukee
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Nursing Home in Milwaukee
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 146th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.
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.
This home is ranked 146th out of 181 homes in Wisconsin.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 13m per day
vs Wisconsin avg
-24%
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%
Avg. Length of Stay
121 days
Occupancy rate
63.2%
Avg. Length of Stay
121 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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
$12.2M
Operating loss
-$51.8K
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
Facility TypeSkilled Care
CountyMilwaukee
CMS Certification Number525498
Certification TypeTitle 18 SNF Title 19 NF
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is administrated by Jensen Patrick.
Owner NameBROWN DEER HEALTH OPCO LLC
Profit StatusFOR PROFIT
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Skilled Nursing Care
Sub-Acute Care
Fax(414) 371-7548
Salon
Housekeeping
Activities
Transportation To Appointments
Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation Services, Sub-Acute Care, Lifestyle Services
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
65
Wisconsin average 27.3
Citations per inspection
9.29
Wisconsin average 4.19
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
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 29, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Apr 29, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 17, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Mar 17, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Mar 17, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
158
Employees
95
Contractors
63
Staff to resident ratio
2.59:1
7% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average ratio: 2.41:1
Avg staff/day
38
Average shift
7.8 hours
7% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 7.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
27,102
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
70
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3.8%
1,023 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 38
Registered Nurse: 21
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
70 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
100%
29 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
82%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
77%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
74%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
66%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
57%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
48%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
44%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
51%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
18%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
7%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
2%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
61
Medicare
4
6.6% of residents
Medicaid
55
90.2% of residents
Private pay or other
2
3.3% of residents
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
-$51.8K
↓ ~$4.8M vs 2021
Total Payroll
$5.5M
↓ ~$1.2M vs 2021
Profit Margin
-0.5%
↓ 23.9pp vs 2021
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