Amethyst Health of Algoma
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- High staff turnover (63%)
- High RN turnover (71%)
Below average in WI · Meets national RN staffing standard · $8,152 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility appears to maintain high standards for cleanliness and staff friendliness. While the feedback is very positive regarding food and activities, there is limited detailed information available regarding specific medical or medication management protocols.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Families can expect a clean and organized environment with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Reviewers specifically highlight positive experiences with the quality of food and the variety of engaging activities provided.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and organized environment
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Engaging resident activities
- Good food quality
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed how much care you put into responding to everyone's feedback online; how does that culture of communication extend to how you update families on their loved ones?
- 2With the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps has the facility taken to address those areas and improve care standards?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with each other?
- 5How do you ensure that the staffing levels are sufficient to provide personalized attention to each of the 50 residents?
- 6Can you tell me more about how the facility handles any recent state violations to ensure they don't happen again?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Love Amethyst health!! So clean and organized and wonderful staff to work with!♥️”
“Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Fun activities and the food was good.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with eight complaint-triggered investigations and recurring issues in fire safety, food service, and resident care. Families have filed reports leading to deficiencies involving pressure ulcer care, accident prevention, and abuse reporting procedures. The facility repeatedly struggles with fire safety systems, food handling standards, and emergency preparedness across multiple surveys, though most issues are eventually corrected. The pattern of recurring deficiencies in critical safety areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Mar 25, 2026Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Nov 3, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jan 8, 2025Routine11
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Jun 11, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Nov 8, 2023Routine23
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Egress Deficiencies
Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Nov 8, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 11, 2024
$8,152
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Amethyst Health of Algoma
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Amethyst Health of Algoma LLC
Owner · Organization
Bernath, Hershey
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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