Ambassador Health of Lincoln
4405 Normal Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68506 · (402) 488-2355
For profit - Corporation · 122 certified beds
Ambassador Health of Lincoln has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations (the Nebraska average is 7.4). 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 12, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.May 12, 2026 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 12, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.May 12, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.May 12, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 12, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 11, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 11, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 13, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
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 | Nebraska average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.36 | 3.98 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.19 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 0.67 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.04 | 2.64 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 81.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Eventide Williamsburg Lincoln · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center Lincoln · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sumner Place Lincoln · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hillcrest Firethorn Lincoln · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- St. Jane de Chantal Lincoln · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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