The Ambassador Sidney Inc
115 Main Street, Sidney, IA 51652 · (712) 374-2693
For profit - Corporation · 46 certified beds
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the Iowa average is 6.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 12, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.March 12, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 12, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 12, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.March 12, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Iowa average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.54 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.1% | 44% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 46 |
| Average residents per day | 40.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Tabor Manor Care Center Tabor · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Azria Health Clarinda Clarinda · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah Shenandoah · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Garden View Care Center Shenandoah · Not available
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Ambassador Sidney Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.