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The Ambassador Sidney Inc
115 Main Street, Sidney, IA 51652
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Ambassador Sidney Inc is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Sidney, Iowa, certified for 46 beds and caring for about 41 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Iowa median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 26.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 27.5.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Iowa median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 34.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fremont Co. median | Iowa median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 64 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.1 | 139.1 | 27.5 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.1% | 60.4% | 41.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $17,996 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 387 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Iowa average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Mar 2026, 20 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Iowa average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.1%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Iowa median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.3% | 16.8% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.9% | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.5% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Ambassador Sidney Inc. Chain: Ambassador Health (4 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| First National Bank Omaha | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2018 |
| The Ambassador Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/1981 |
| Ambassador Holding Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/1985 |
| First National Bank Omaha | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| The Ambassador Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/1981 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Fremont County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabor Manor Care Center | Tabor | 46 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 64 | 139.1 | $18K | 23 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Fremont County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Ambassador Sidney Inc been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Iowa median is 16 per facility.
Has The Ambassador Sidney Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Ambassador Sidney Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Iowa median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Ambassador Sidney Inc?
It is part of the Ambassador Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Ambassador Group Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Ambassador Sidney Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.