Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Michigan

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Michigan

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

4900 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60625 View Map

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Michigan

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation… is a Nursing Home in Michigan

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Overview of Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nestled in a prime location with easy access to all the urban amenities, Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasts an array of services focused on providing comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of their well-being. From IV services to nutritional support, respiratory care to in-house diagnostics, and pain management to wound care, Ambassador ensures that patients receive the highest standard from a dedicated team of professionals. Ambassador is also committed to inclusivity, with a bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish, ensuring effective communication and personalized care for native Spanish speakers.
With 190 nursing beds, Ambassador can provide care to a diverse range of patients, offering a safe and supportive environment for their recovery and rehabilitation. The home also recognizes the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients, offering Christian and Catholic services to provide comfort and support during their stay. The friendly and compassionate staff at Ambassador create a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel at ease, and the multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to develop personalized care plans that meet the needs of each resident.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.21/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 190

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Michigan average
Occupancy rate 78%
Residents per day (avg) 161
Occupancy rate
78%
Residents per day (avg)
161

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 12 days

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$16.2M
Surplus of revenue
$7.5K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$16,247,676.00
Surplus of revenue
$7,483.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.2M
44.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.1M
Total costs $15.3M
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Comparison Chart

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Address 7.4 miles from city center

Address 4900 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60625

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

137
Total Staff
117
Employees
20
Contractors
50,112
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse198.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse209.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant557.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
95 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Social Services
7 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
10 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.9%
of total hours from contractors
1,936 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5505522,67691100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse200208,53291100%9.2
Registered Nurse190198,48891100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff9093,29291100%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker3031,3457785%8
Other Social Services Staff4041,0245763%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028158695%5.8
Administrator1016197178%8.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0556128593%6.2
RN Director of Nursing1015246673%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0445097481%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0554826470%6.9
Dietitian1014585965%7.8
Nurse Practitioner2024055358%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide0222373235%7.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist011671314%5.1
Qualified Social Worker033301213%2.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Sep 2025)

19
Inspections
62
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
4
Serious (G-I)
3.26
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
58
Serious (G-I)
4
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
15
24% of total
Resident Rights
14
23% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
6
10% of total
Infection Control
5
8% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
6% of total
Administration
3
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 38
Complaint Investigations 27
State Comparison (MI)
Avg Citations (State)
33.5
This Facility: 62
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 11, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Aug 21, 2025 G Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D AdministrationF0776 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 F Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 E Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Aug 08, 2025 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Jul 21, 2025 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jul 21, 2025 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jul 21, 2025 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Jul 21, 2025 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jul 21, 2025 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
May 09, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jan 10, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Nov 04, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Oct 18, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Aug 30, 2024 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 F AdministrationF0835 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 F NutritionF0814 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Jul 12, 2024 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Jun 21, 2024 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Feb 25, 2024 F EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Nov 27, 2023 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Nov 27, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Nov 27, 2023 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Nov 27, 2023 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Oct 08, 2023 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 F AdministrationF0867 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 F EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 03, 2023 E NutritionF0813 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
139 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (3.6%)
Medicaid 132 (95%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (1.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
6.0 Score
39% better than avg State avg: 9.7

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
11.5 Score
38% better than avg State avg: 18.6

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.4%
Depressive Symptoms
95.7%
Falls with Major Injury
1.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.1%
Antipsychotic Use
21.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
10.0%
Influenza Vaccine
94.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
17.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
43.5% 36% worse than avg State: 68.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
5.7% 143% worse than avg State: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
51.6% 18% worse than avg State: 63.0%

Penalties & 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 $0 State avg: $143K 100% better than avg
Number of Fines 0 State avg: 3.0
Payment Denials 2 80 total days
Compared to State Average Facility: $0 | State Avg: $143K
Penalty History

Showing all 2 penalties (Jul 2024 - Jul 2025)

Jul 21, 2025 Payment Denial
40 days
Jul 12, 2024 Payment Denial
40 days

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
MI Choice Waiver
Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MI Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).
Home Help Program
Michigan Home Help
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Michigan PACE
  • General: Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MI Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Michigan Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Michigan NFCSP Respite Care
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
  • MI Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Michigan SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MI Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

MI Choice Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MI Specifics:
    Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), adult day care ($65/day).
Michigan Home Help

Home Help Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • MI Specifics:
    Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 60 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Michigan PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • MI Specifics:
    16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy, respite.
Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • MI Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; need-based.
  • MI Specifics:
    16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Michigan SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • MI Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
  • MI Specifics:
    High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs
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