Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
7500 W DEAN RD, Milwaukee, WI 53223
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Amethyst Health of Brown Deer Compares
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is a 87-bed for-profit nursing facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Wisconsin average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 87 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 17 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Milwaukee, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.9% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.0% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 23.3% (55% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Amethyst Health of Brown Deer with other nursing homes in Milwaukee.
How is Amethyst Health of Brown Deer addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Amethyst Health of Brown Deer keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.9% here versus 15.9% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Amethyst Health of Brown Deer keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Amethyst Health of Brown Deer lag behind other Milwaukee options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 17 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Amethyst Health of Brown Deer?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Milwaukee
Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 129,110 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 35.0 years
- Median household income
- $52,260
- Median home value
- $164,200
Demographics for Milwaukee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Milwaukee.
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