Overview of Ambassadors Care Home

Ambassador Care Home is a residential care facility for the elderly, located in Antioch, CA. This close-knit senior living community provides assisted living services to their residents, in the comfort of a warm, home-like environment. Their assisted living services ensure that residents receive the proper care they need, providing 24 hour supervision and availability of assistance, medication management, and assistance with regular daily activities such as bathing, toileting, and dressing up.

Ambassador Care Home takes pride in the quality of care they provide, being a small community, the staff to resident ratio creates opportunities for better care, and supervision. The residents are provided three meals on a daily basis, as well as snacks. And to ensure that residents stay physically active and healthy, activities and programs promoting physical and mental health are regularly scheduled, while the staff takes care of chores such as laundry and housekeeping.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1317 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1317th out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
8 years in operation Rank #689 / 1500Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 689th out of 1500 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #673 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 673rd out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #997 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 997th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceDecember 7, 2017
CountyContra Costa

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ambassadors Care Home is legally operated by Ambassadors Of Health Management LLC, and administered by Raufat Ikharo-Umaru.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features24 hour support and health monitoring

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Nutritional Menu Dining
Beautiful Outdoor Patio
Paid Utilities (Except Phone)
Local Tv & Wifi
Housekeeping
Laundry And Linen Services
Scheduled Group Transportation
Wellness Programs

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1156 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1156th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (170% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (425% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
• Total visits (19% below)
• Complaint visits (38% below)
• Other visits (86% below)
• Complaint investigations (30% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2710 This facility has 170% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 170% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 63 This facility has 100% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 100% worse Rank #951 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 951st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 214 This facility has 425% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 425% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.13.3 This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (2.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 36% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 19% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 813 This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better Rank #758 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 758th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 17 This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 710 This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 25, 2025, found three deficiencies including urine odor, broken fixtures, and no hot water in the shared bathroom, with no complaints substantiated.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2025 substantiated failures in timely incontinence care, medical needs observation, and response to resident calls, posing potential health and safety risks.
  • The November 12, 2024 annual inspection cited 30 deficiencies including unlocked medications, broken exit door with bolt lock, incomplete records, lack of fire drills, and inadequate food supplies, with a $500 civil penalty assessed.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Places of interest near Ambassadors Care Home

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Antioch's city center to Ambassadors Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.97 miles to nearest hospital (Sutter Delta Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Ambassadors Care Home is located in Antioch, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Ambassadors Care Home

Who is the owner of Ambassadors Care Home?

Ambassadors Care Home is legally operated by Ambassadors Of Health Management LLC, and administered by Raufat Ikharo-Umaru.

Is Ambassadors Care Home in a walkable area?

Ambassadors Care Home has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Ambassadors Care Home?

Ambassadors Care Home's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Ambassadors Care Home been in business?

Ambassadors Care Home has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ambassadors Care Home?

Yes, Ambassadors Care Home allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Ambassadors Care Home?

Raufat Ikharo-Umaru is the administrator of Ambassadors Care Home.

How many beds does Ambassadors Care Home have?

Ambassadors Care Home has 6 beds.

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