Otoe County, Nebraska · Nursing home
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
5 of 5 overall from CMS
1800 14th Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 2.8
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.39 hours Above the state average of 3.98
- Nursing staff who left in a year 44.9% Below the state average of 48.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 8 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 63.0% of 71 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc is a 71-bed nursing home in Nebraska City, Nebraska (Otoe County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Nebraska average of 3.98. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day (average)
- 44.7
- Certified since
- 1992 (34 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Ambassador Health (4 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident on weekends against 4.39 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 63.0% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.63 hours per resident per day; the Nebraska average is 0.67. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 Nebraska average 2.8
- Health inspections 5 of 5 Nebraska average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Nebraska average 3.2
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Nebraska average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Nebraska average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.39 h Nebraska average 3.98
- Nurse aides 3.19 h Nebraska average 2.64
- Licensed practical nurses 0.56 h Nebraska average 0.67
- Registered nurses 0.63 h Nebraska average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 3.81 h Nebraska average 3.48
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Nebraska average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover44.9%
- Nebraska average48.7%
- Registered nurse turnover14.3%
- Nebraska average44.1%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Nebraska and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.0% | 19.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% | 4.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 7.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.2% | 93.0% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.3% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.4% | 19.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 96.1% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.5% | 25.9% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.0% | 20.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.77 | 1.81 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.24 | 1.92 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.1% | 80.9% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.2% | 75.9% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.0% | 20.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.0% | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 3 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 4 | 4 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 2 | 5 |
Nebraska homes averaged 7.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (8)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 27, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 14, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 14, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Nebraska homes averaged 0.4 fines and $11,975 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Nebraska
- Size74 of 180 by certified beds
- Nebraska average residents per day55.3
- ChainAmbassador Health
- Chain average overall rating4.0 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Otoe County3
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc?
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc have?
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has 71 certified beds. It averages 44.7 residents per day, about 63.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc?
The home reports 4.39 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.63 hours from registered nurses. The Nebraska average is 3.98 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Prestige Care Center of Nebraska City 64beds 63.6%in use 3.41nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 The Ambassador Sidney Inc 46beds 88.7%in use 3.54nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse 88beds 53.1%in use 3.34nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Otoe County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 285126. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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