Nursing Home

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Ambassador Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

4900 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL 60625 View map
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.

(773) 583-7130

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Michigan average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Michigan average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Michigan average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Michigan average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 12m per day

This home provides 49% less nursing time per resident than the Michigan average.

Michigan average: 4h 18m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 30m per day 34m per day 29m per day

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 69.5%
Residents per day (avg) 161
Occupancy rate
69.5%
Residents per day (avg)
161

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

6% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

77% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.1M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15,140,090.00
Operating loss
$-1,461,374.00
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
47.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.4M
Total costs $16.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 88 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 19

Michigan average 6.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 62
Citations per inspection
3.26

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

35 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; 24 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 62 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 4
111% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

0 critical citations More info Michigan average: 0.3

4 serious citations More info Michigan average: 1.9

58 moderate citations More info Michigan average: 30.8

0 minor citations More info Michigan average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Aug 21, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 08, 2025
Corrected

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Address 7.4 miles from city center — 4.72 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago)

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
139 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (3.6%)
Medicaid
132 residents (95%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (1.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.0
39% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.5
38% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Michigan avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.4%
52% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.0%
46% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.1%
21% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.9%
43% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
17% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
22% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
7% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 95.7%
99% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.1%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
7% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.2%
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 91.6%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.92
6% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 2.05

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.19
In line with Michigan average

Michigan average: 2.25

Short-stay resident measures
Average Michigan avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 43.5%
36% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.7%
143% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 51.6%
18% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 63.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 21.7%
17% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.3%
41% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 4.1%
430% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.7%
7% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 53.7%

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 $0
100% lower than Michigan average

Michigan average: $143K

Number of fines 0
100% fewer fines than Michigan average

Michigan average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 2
89% more payment denials than Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $0
Michigan average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jul 21, 2025
40 days
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jul 12, 2024
40 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

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

Michigan PACE

Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

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

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.