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Ambassador Health
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Ambassador Health operates 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 385 certified beds; the largest presence is in Nebraska and Iowa.
25% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 10.6 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $0.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Ambassador Health | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 12 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 40.2% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 3 |
| Iowa | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 2 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 2 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ambassador Sidney Inc | Sidney | IA | 46 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 26.1 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Ambassador Health of Lincoln | Lincoln | NE | 122 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 13.1 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Ambassador Health of Omaha | Omaha | NE | 146 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3.4 | — | 10 Jul 2025 |
| The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc | Nebraska City | NE | 71 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 11.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Ambassador Health operate?
4 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 385 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Ambassador Health facilities rated?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 2 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Ambassador Health been fined?
CMS lists 0 fines totalling $0 and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.