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HomeWisconsinAmethyst Health of Brown Deer

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer

7500 W Dean Rd, Milwaukee, WI 532234143717500WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(4 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
87
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
3 fine(s) totaling $276,756

How Amethyst Health of Brown Deer Compares in Wisconsin

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wisconsin. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
WI average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
WI average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.51 hrs/day
WI average
4.22 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.56 hrs/day
WI average
0.99 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
65.5%
WI average
46.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Wisconsin average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Wisconsin average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.51 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.22.
Reported RN time is 0.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.99.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
28
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 30, 2024
Most recent cycle
44
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 16 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,733/mo
Wisconsin median
Private Room
$10,828/mo
Wisconsin median
Milwaukee County 65+
131,732
14.1% of county
County Population
933,063
Milwaukee County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with 87 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
87
Avg Residents/Day
62.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Milwaukee
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
44
Weighted Score
556.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (86)

F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 56 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$276,756
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineOct 30, 2024
$16,346
FineSep 13, 2023
$84,065
FineMar 17, 2025
$176,345
Payment DenialOct 30, 2024
10 days denied
Payment DenialSep 13, 2023
27 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.81 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
65.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AMETHYST HEALTH OF BROWN DEER LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2025
BERNATH, HERSHEYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
BERNATH, HERSHEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
PATRICK, JENSENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
SIDHU, SARFRAZOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
VELORAH HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2025
PATRICK, JENSENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025
SIDHU, SARFRAZADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Amethyst Health of Brown Deer and nearby alternatives.

All Wisconsin facilities
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Milwaukee, WICurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $276,756
Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLC
Milwaukee, WI3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $305,374
Avina of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI1.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $90,921
Newcastle Place
Mequon, WI4.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $12,740
Complete Care at Glendale West
Glendale, WI4.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $11,180
Luther Manor
Milwaukee, WI4.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $170,666
Bayshore Nursing & Rehab
Glendale, WI5.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Milwaukee, WI · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$276,756
Bradley Estates Nursing and Rehab LLC
Milwaukee, WI
3,696 ft1/51/52/5$305,374
Avina of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
1.1 mi1/51/52/5$90,921
Newcastle Place
Mequon, WI
4.4 mi2/51/55/5$12,740
Complete Care at Glendale West
Glendale, WI
4.5 mi3/52/53/5$11,180
Luther Manor
Milwaukee, WI
4.9 mi1/51/54/5$170,666
Bayshore Nursing & Rehab
Glendale, WI
5.3 mi1/51/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?▾
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wisconsin is $9,733/month for a semi-private room and $10,828/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Amethyst Health of Brown Deer participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Amethyst Health of Brown Deer had any health inspection violations?▾
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer had 44 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $276,756.
What are the staffing levels at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?▾
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer provides 4.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 2.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 65.5%.
How many beds does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer have?▾
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has 87 certified beds with an average of 62.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wisconsin, including 3 in Milwaukee. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?▾
On Google Maps, Amethyst Health of Brown Deer has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 4 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.