Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Ambassador Health of Omaha is a 146-bed Nursing Home at 1540 North 72nd Street, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Administrated by Jake Bleach and owned by SNF/NF Distinct, the facility is Medicare-certified. Ambassador Health of Omaha is a healthcare facility focused on post-hospital rehabilitation and skilled nursing with extended care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, and specialized wound care.
Ambassador serves post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing populations. Occupancy is 58 percent, significantly below the Nebraska state average of 70.3 percent, with 85 of 146 beds occupied. Low occupancy suggests market or reputation challenges for a large facility.
CMS quality rating data is not prominently displayed in the public profile. Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures ratings are not clearly presented, preventing standard benchmarking against Nebraska averages.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health conducted 22 documented inspection visits. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2024 was a renewal inspection. The facility received 95 deficiencies versus the Nebraska average of 52, significantly above average. The inspection report notes the facility met statutory requirements for license renewal. The above-average citation count warrants careful review of compliance status and corrective actions.
Staffing is exceptional in clinical categories but unbalanced. Registered Nurse hours total 2 hours 8 minutes per day, 198 percent above the state average of 43 minutes, representing exceptionally high RN coverage. Licensed Practical Nurse hours total 2 hours 50 minutes per day, 295 percent above the state average of 43 minutes, representing exceptionally high LPN coverage. Certified Nursing Aide hours total 1 hour 47 minutes per day, 36 percent below the state average of 2 hours 46 minutes, below average. Weekend nursing totals 6 hours 8 minutes per day, 70 percent above the state average of 3 hours 37 minutes, exceptionally high. Weekend Registered Nurse hours total 1 hour 48 minutes per day, 272 percent above the state average of 29 minutes, a standout metric with exceptional weekend RN coverage. Physical Therapist hours total 6 minutes per day, 100 percent above the state average of 3 minutes, above average. Staffing profile shows exceptional clinical oversight with outstanding RN and LPN presence, particularly on weekends, offset by below-average CNA support.
Ambassador Health of Omaha operates as a for-profit community. Revenue, profitability, and payroll details are not disclosed. The 146-bed size represents a large facility.
Families should request information on the 95 deficiencies identified at the November 2024 renewal inspection, and the significantly low occupancy rate before placement.
Ambassador Health of Omaha is administered by Administrator Jake Bleach.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 95 | 52 | This facility has 83% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (95 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 83% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.3 | 3.5 | This facility has 80% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (6.3 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 80% worse |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Nebraska average 18.2
Nebraska average 4.19
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Nebraska average: 0.2
Nebraska average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,591 contractor hours this quarter
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 37 | 6 | 43 | 19,287 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 44 | 0 | 44 | 16,168 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 14,632 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 0 | 20 | 8,603 | 92 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,943 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,422 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,363 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,220 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 975 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 804 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 782 | 71 | 77% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 687 | 62 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 575 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 324 | 61 | 66% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 3 | 3 | 192 | 13 | 14% | 4.9 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Ambassador Health of Omaha from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Omaha's city center to Ambassador Health of Omaha's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health.
| Good Samaritan Society – Millard | NH | Omaha (Millard) | 106
Facility
106
NE AVG
82
Rank
#58 / 228 |
69.8%
Facility
69.8%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#124 / 196 | -1% | 4.30
Facility
4.30
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#61 / 130 | +35% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 16
Facility
16
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#64 / 135 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#35 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
58
Facility
58
NE AVG
46
Rank
#92 / 298 | Naureen Bashir Rafiq | $6.2M
Facility
$6.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#43 / 133 | $3.0M
Facility
$3.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#60 / 133 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#118 / 133 | 285098 | ||||
| Ambassador Health of Omaha | NH AL IL | Omaha | 146
Facility
146
NE AVG
82
Rank
#24 / 228 |
58.2%
Facility
58.2%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#156 / 196 | -17% | 3.16
Facility
3.16
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#127 / 130 | +122% | -29% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 5
Facility
5
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#6 / 135 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#18 / 135 | - | 83 | - |
51
Facility
51
NE AVG
46
Rank
#136 / 298 | Jake Bleach | $25.0M
Facility
$25.0M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#2 / 133 | $14.7M
Facility
$14.7M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#2 / 133 | 58.8%
Facility
58.8%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#102 / 133 | 285127 | ||||
| The Lighthouse | NH HC | Omaha (West Omaha) | 54
Facility
54
NE AVG
82
Rank
#150 / 228 |
59.3%
Facility
59.3%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#154 / 196 | -16% | 5.35
Facility
5.35
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#12 / 130 | +64% | +20% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 11
Facility
11
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#46 / 135 | - | 32 | A+ |
42
Facility
42
NE AVG
46
Rank
#180 / 298 | Bianca Carmel-Cooper | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#11 / 133 | $3.7M
Facility
$3.7M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#55 / 133 | 67.6%
Facility
67.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#131 / 133 | 285280 | ||||
| Keystone Villas | NH AL IL | Omaha (Keystone) | 68
Facility
68
NE AVG
82
Rank
#111 / 228 |
79.5%
Facility
79.5%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#92 / 196 | +13% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#114 / 130 | -56% | -25% | $70.1k
Facility
$70.1k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#128 / 135 | 24
Facility
24
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#100 / 135 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#55 / 135 | 2 | 70 | - |
55
Facility
55
NE AVG
46
Rank
#113 / 298 | Sandra Leimer | $9.0M
Facility
$9.0M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#37 / 133 | $5.4M
Facility
$5.4M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#29 / 133 | 60.6%
Facility
60.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#73 / 133 | 285238 | ||||
| Omaha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC | Omaha (Southside Acres) | 70
Facility
70
NE AVG
82
Rank
#100 / 228 |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#74 / 196 | +17% | 2.89
Facility
2.89
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#129 / 130 | -14% | -35% | $60.2k
Facility
$60.2k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#126 / 135 | 53
Facility
53
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#129 / 135 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#98 / 135 | 7 | 53 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
NE AVG
46
Rank
#85 / 298 | Malene Davis | $7.2M
Facility
$7.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#65 / 133 | $4.1M
Facility
$4.1M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#48 / 133 | 56.8%
Facility
56.8%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#21 / 133 | 285240 |
Ambassador Health of Omaha is located in OMAHA, Nebraska.
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The legal owner and operator of Ambassador Health of Omaha is SNF/NF Distinct.
Ambassador Health of Omaha has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Ambassador Health of Omaha's occupancy is 58%.
Administrator Jake Bleach is the administrator of Ambassador Health of Omaha.
Ambassador Health of Omaha has 146 beds.
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Ambassador Health of Omaha is located at 1540 North 72Ndstreet, Omaha, NE 68114.
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