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Total Health inspections
3
30% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
4.3
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is a Nursing Home in Nebraska
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is a skilled nursing facility located in Nebraska City, NE. It offers a wide continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on providing personalized care to help residents transition safely back home.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
122
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
57.6%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Occupancy rate
57.6%
Residents per day (avg)
76
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
36% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.2M
Profit
$472.4K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16,227,649.00
Profit
$472,385.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.8M
122-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
285066
Certification type:
Certification
County:
LANCASTER
Ownership & operating entity
Ambassador Health of Lincoln is administrated by Michael Lange, Administrator.
Owner name:
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Fax:
(402) 488-2779
Additional Policies & Features
Minimum Age:
62
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Adult Pulmonary, Assisted Living, Extended Care, Hemodialysis (On-Site), Independent Living, Pediatric Specialty Care, Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation, Wound Care
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Ambassador Health provides a variety of skilled healthcare programs and services including dining options.
Inspection History
In Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducts regular inspections to ensure nursing and assisted living facilities meet state and federal standards.
Compare Nursing Homes around Lincoln
The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
-5%
+1%
+5%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Redlands
97
No
A+
0
MORA, MICHELLE
89.3%
$15,295,615.00
$6,626,485.00
43.3%
82.40
4.2729
-
35
-
-5%+1%+5%
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
-31%
+6%
-18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68506
122
No
-
-
BARRY, SEAN
57.6%
$16,039,426.00
$7,005,164.00
43.7%
76.10
4.7189
1
13
-
-31%+6%-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
+10%
-29%
-18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68516
173
No
-
-
GOPIN, BRIAN
57.9%
$12,572,682.00
$4,051,912.00
32.2%
94.80
3.1761
6
56
3
+10%-29%-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
-30%
-17%
-4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
NE 68502
293
No
-
-
LANCASTER OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
67.7%
$24,480,822.00
$7,907,658.00
32.3%
171.60
3.6868
4
58
4
-30%-17%-4%
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Redlands
Bed Count:
97
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MORA, MICHELLE
CCN:
56372
Occupancy:
89.3%
Home Revenue:
$15,295,615.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,626,485.00
Payroll %:
43.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2729
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
35
RN share vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Ambassador Health of Lincoln
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68506
Bed Count:
122
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BARRY, SEAN
CCN:
285066
Occupancy:
57.6%
Home Revenue:
$16,039,426.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,164.00
Payroll %:
43.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7189
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Brookside LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68516
Bed Count:
173
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GOPIN, BRIAN
CCN:
285049
Occupancy:
57.9%
Home Revenue:
$12,572,682.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,051,912.00
Payroll %:
32.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
94.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1761
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
6
Citations:
56
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-29%
-29%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
NE 68502
Bed Count:
293
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LANCASTER OPCO HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
285275
Occupancy:
67.7%
Home Revenue:
$24,480,822.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,907,658.00
Payroll %:
32.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
171.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6868
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
58
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-4%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
163
Total Staff
156
Employees
7
Contractors
48,934
Total Hours (Quarter)
66
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 8.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 27 | 9.7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
117 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
5.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
16 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.8%
of total hours from contractors
894 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Medical Director: 2
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 12,112 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 29 | 0 | 29 | 10,329 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 4 | 27 | 9,206 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,683 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,394 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,928 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 923 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 905 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 703 | 73 | 80% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 533 | 66 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 495 | 76 | 84% | 5.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 69 | 76% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 448 | 67 | 74% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 384 | 68 | 75% | 5.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 294 | 50 | 55% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 75 | 20 | 22% | 3.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
13
29% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
18.2
4.33 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
13 citations
Complaint investigations
1 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
0.2
Serious Health citations
0
100% below Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
0.5
Moderate Health citations
13
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Ambassador Health
Resident Census by Payment Source
76
Total Residents
Medicare
23
(30.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
50
(65.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
3
(3.9%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
14
Total Specialty Beds
11.5%
of Bed Capacity
14
Ventilator Beds ⓘ
11.5%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
8.5
25% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
11.3
Functional decline score
19.8
15% better than Nebraska average
Nebraska average:
23.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
17.4%
16% below Nebraska average.
Walking Ability Worsened
16.6%
25% below Nebraska average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
25.3%
6% below Nebraska average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
2.6%
42% below Nebraska average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.9%
32% below Nebraska average.
Urinary Tract Infection
1.8%
42% below Nebraska average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
3.0%
33% below Nebraska average.
Antipsychotic Use
19.4%
3% below Nebraska average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
87.5%
6% below Nebraska average.
Influenza Vaccine
98.4%
2% above Nebraska average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
2.9%
47% below Nebraska average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
90.6%
12% better than Nebraska average
Antipsychotic medication increase
3.4%
45% worse than Nebraska average
Influenza Vaccine
91.2%
20% better than Nebraska average Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$10K
This home paid 70% less in fines than the state average.
Nebraska average:
$33K
Number of Fines
1
This home received 31% fewer fines than the state average.
Nebraska average:
1.5
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Nebraska average:
0.7
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Jan 24, 2023
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Ambassador Health of Lincoln based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
57.6%
↓ 1.0pp vs 2023
Net Income
$472,385
↑ ~$524K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$8,783,568
↑ ~$673K vs 2023
Profit Margin
3.0%
↑ 3.3pp vs 2023
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