Ambassador Health Of Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 285066) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (402) 488-2355 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln reports total nurse staffing of about 5.36 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lincoln, Nebraska (Lancaster County), first approved for certification on February 24, 1984. The facility is certified for 122 beds and reports an average daily census of 81.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ambassador Health chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Nebraska state average of 2.75. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2, a staffing rating of 4, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 5.36, including about 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided. Families should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Nebraska state average of 2.75.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.36 hours per resident per day, with 1.19 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 40.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and the facility is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 122 beds with an average daily census of 81.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ambassador Health chain, which has 4 facilities with an average rating of 4.0.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 24, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4024882355 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4024882355 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/285066?state=NE.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.