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7500 W Dean Rd Milwaukee, WI 53223 · Milwaukee County
All 17 nursing homes in Milwaukee, WI (17 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 525498 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Amethyst Health of Brown Deer a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Amethyst Health of Brown Deer as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Wisconsin average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.52 hours per resident per day at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer, above the Wisconsin median of 4.04 (US median: 3.72). About 0.65 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.22 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 53.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Wisconsin median 45.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer: Medicare and Medicaid
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Wisconsin's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 26, 2026 and found 18 deficiencies, plus 26 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 86 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 86 citations at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer across 10 inspection dates, 43 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on February 17, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (33) and pharmacy service (12). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing" (tag F0686, level J, February 17, 2026). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 20, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 14, 2026 · 4 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
February 26, 2026 · 26 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
FDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
EEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor 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.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
February 17, 2026 · 13 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
JProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
December 5, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
April 29, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
March 17, 2025 · 13 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
FDevelop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
FGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
FInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
FProvide training in compliance and ethics.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
EProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure 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.
October 30, 2024 · 10 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
May 30, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FEstablish 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.
September 13, 2023 · 13 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate foot care.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Questions to ask on a tour of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on February 17, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
5 penalties in the last three years, including $331,141 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Fine | $138,450 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Payment Denial | 71 days of payments denied |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Fine | $176,345 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Fine | $16,346 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 10 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.2 mi
Ascension Wisconsin Hosp Menomonee Falls Campus Menomonee FallsEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 15m for patients treated and sent home
- 6.7 mi
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6.8 mi
Community Mem Hsptl Menomonee FallsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 39m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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