Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

7500 W DEAN RD
MILWAUKEE WI 53223
Phone: 4143717500

Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Wisconsin average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Milwaukee average: 1.2 star lower (2.2), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds87
Average residents per day62.3
Occupancy72%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CountyMilwaukee
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1992-10-01
CMS certification number (CCN)525498
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle44

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.86
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.51
Total nursing staff turnover65.5%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$331,141
Payment denials2
Total penalties5
This facility has $331,141 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is Amethyst Health of Brown Deer highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer have?

CMS certifies 87 beds; the facility reports an average of 62.3 residents per day (about 72% occupancy).

Does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $331,141 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.

Has Amethyst Health of Brown Deer been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.