The Ambassador Sidney Inc
Sidney, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165474) · 46 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 374-2693 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Ambassador Sidney Inc reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Ambassador Sidney Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sidney, Fremont County, Iowa, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 2002. The facility has 46 certified beds with an average daily census of 40.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Ambassador Sidney holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.54 per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
The Ambassador Sidney is part of the Ambassador Health chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator now in charge.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 34.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has 46 certified beds with an average of 40.8 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?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 11, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7123742693 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 7123742693 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165474?state=IA.
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.