Ambassador Health of Lincoln
4405 Normal Blvd · Lincoln, NE · 68506 · 4024882355
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ambassador Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 285066 · certified since February 24, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.