Safety Report: Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (48) than in the cycle before (24).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | May 20, 2026; February 26, 2026; February 17, 2026; October 30, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 5 | April 14, 2026; February 26, 2026; February 17, 2026; March 17, 2025; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | April 14, 2026; February 26, 2026; February 17, 2026; December 5, 2025; September 13, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | February 26, 2026; March 17, 2025; October 30, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 3 | April 14, 2026; February 26, 2026; March 17, 2025 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 2 | May 20, 2026; February 17, 2026 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 2 | May 20, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | April 14, 2026; April 29, 2025 |
| Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F761) | 2 | February 26, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | February 26, 2026; October 30, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | February 26, 2026; February 17, 2026 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | February 26, 2026; September 13, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | February 17, 2026; October 30, 2024 |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F693) | 2 | February 17, 2026; March 17, 2025 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | February 17, 2026; October 30, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | October 30, 2024; September 13, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 71 days, starting March 18, 2026 |
| February 17, 2026 | Fine | $138,450 |
| March 17, 2025 | Fine | $176,345 |
| October 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 10 days, starting December 7, 2024 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $16,346 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 20, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
April 14, 2026 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 26, 2026 — 26 citations (includes serious)
February 17, 2026 — 13 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 5, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 29, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 17, 2025 — 13 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 30, 2024 — 10 citations (includes serious)
May 30, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 13, 2023 — 13 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare