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Amethyst Health of Algoma

1510 FREMONT ST, ALGOMA, WI, 54201
(920) 487-5511
50 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
50
CMS facility ID
525533
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kewaunee
Facility name
Amethyst Health of Algoma
Street address
1510 FREMONT ST
City / state / ZIP
Algoma, WI 54201
Phone
(920) 487-5511

Amethyst Health of Algoma is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Algoma, Wisconsin. It is licensed for 50 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Wisconsin (65 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Algoma and 323 skilled nursing facilities across Wisconsin. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Amethyst Health of Algoma 58 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $151,354 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Amethyst Health of Algoma Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2025
Aleksandrowicz, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Bernath, Hershey
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Rosadowall, Rachelle
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Velorah Health Management Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1994-06-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
10 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$151,354 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-25
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$408 per day (≈ $12,400/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
55% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 34% private/other
Occupancy
76% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the WI median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
50
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations
F-0605
D · No harm found
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0692
E · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-04-25
F-0887
E · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2026-04-25
2025-11-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-11-04
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (48 citations)
2025-01-08Health inspection3 citations
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-02-07
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-07
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-07
2024-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-27
F-0837
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2023-11-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-12-22
F-0922
C · No harm found
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-12-22
2026-03-25Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2026-04-25
E-0020
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2026-05-27
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-04-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-04-25
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-04-25
K-0711
D · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2026-06-05
K-0925
D · No harm found
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Corrected 2026-04-25
2025-01-08Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0354
E · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-01
2023-11-08Fire-safety inspection18 citations
E-0004
E · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-12-22
E-0031
F · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0222
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0255
D · No harm found
Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.
Corrected 2024-08-23
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-02
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-12
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0354
E · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-26
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-29
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-09-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0914
E · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2023-12-22
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
2023-10-13Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
E-0013
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-11-13
K-0500
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-11-13
K-0781
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-11-13

Federal penalties

2025-11-03Fine$143,202
2024-06-11Fine$8,152
Total fines$151,354
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 525533.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Corporate network & affiliates
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Active civil suits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered