Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, INC is a 71-bed skilled nursing facility in Nebraska City, Nebraska, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, extended care, and assisted living services. It is owned and operated by Loretta Paul Allen and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Across its recent inspection record, the facility holds a 5-star overall CMS rating — with 5 stars in health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each ranking 44 to 47% above the Nebraska average. Over the past three years, three health inspections resulted in 6 citations, well below the Nebraska average of 18.2, ranking the facility 8th out of 122 Nebraska skilled nursing homes. No civil money penalties have been issued during that period.
Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day — 13% above the Nebraska average — and physical therapist staffing is double the state average, a meaningful signal for facilities with a strong post-acute caseload.
On-site services include wound care and hemodialysis, both important for residents with medically complex admissions. The resident council meets regularly, and the facility’s short-stay quality measures show that 71% of residents meet or exceed expected self-care ability at discharge, compared to the Nebraska average of 54%. The facility’s occupancy rate is 61%, roughly 9 points below the Nebraska average, indicating current availability.
The facility is best suited for residents in Otoe County recovering from illness, injury, or surgery who need short-term post-acute rehabilitation. Its rehabilitation services, stronger therapy staffing, and admission mix — with 49% of new admissions covered by Medicare and typical stays lasting one to two months — point toward a stronger focus on short-term recovery care.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc is administered by Administrator Loretta Paul-Allen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 76 | 52 | This facility has 46% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (76 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 46% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 5.1 | 3.5 | This facility has 46% more deficiencies per year than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.1 vs. NE avg 3.5).↑ 46% worse |
Nebraska average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 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.
4 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.
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
2,549 contractor hours this quarter
| Medication Aide/Technician | 21 | 0 | 21 | 7,091 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 19 | 38 | 6,096 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2,187 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,871 | 90 | 98% | 10.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 537 | 67 | 73% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 69 | 75% | 5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 59 | 64% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 244 | 26 | 28% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 156 | 21 | 23% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 138 | 23 | 25% | 5.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 110 | 18 | 20% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 109 | 20 | 22% | 5.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
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.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% 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 The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc 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.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (49% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Nebraska City's city center to The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc'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.
| The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc | NH AL IL | Nebraska City | 71
Facility
71
NE AVG
82
Rank
#98 / 228 |
60.6%
Facility
60.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#151 / 196 | -14% | 4.89
Facility
4.89
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#27 / 130 | -41% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#9 / 135 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 135 | - | 46 | - |
83
Facility
83
NE AVG
46
Rank
#10 / 298 | Loretta Paul Allen | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#53 / 133 | $3.4M
Facility
$3.4M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#62 / 133 | 52.9%
Facility
52.9%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#93 / 133 | 285126 | ||||
| Gateway Vista | NH AL IL PC RC | Lincoln (Culler) | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
82
Rank
#84 / 228 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#38 / 196 | +28% | 4.84
Facility
4.84
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#30 / 130 | -20% | +9% | $8.7k
Facility
$8.7k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#100 / 135 | 10
Facility
10
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#31 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | 1 | 72 | - |
71
Facility
71
NE AVG
46
Rank
#43 / 298 | Mikel Ardley | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 133 | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#18 / 133 | 47.1%
Facility
47.1%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#130 / 133 | 285266 | ||||
| Emerald Columbus | NH AL HC MC PC | Columbus (40Th Avenue) | 145
Facility
145
NE AVG
82
Rank
#25 / 228 |
56.6%
Facility
56.6%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#163 / 196 | -20% | 3.78
Facility
3.78
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#87 / 130 | -37% | -15% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 20
Facility
20
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#82 / 135 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#37 / 135 | - | 72 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
NE AVG
46
Rank
#101 / 298 | Columbus Operations LLC | $10.4M
Facility
$10.4M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#27 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#27 / 133 | 48%
Facility
48%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#88 / 133 | 285092 | ||||
| Bethany Home | NH AL MC NC | Minden | 64
Facility
64
NE AVG
82
Rank
#123 / 228 |
79.7%
Facility
79.7%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#90 / 196 | +13% | 4.75
Facility
4.75
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#39 / 130 | +53% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 135 | 19
Facility
19
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#77 / 135 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#120 / 135 | - | 59 | - |
47
Facility
47
NE AVG
46
Rank
#155 / 298 | Bethany Home Inc | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 133 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#40 / 133 | 60.9%
Facility
60.9%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#61 / 133 | 285270 | ||||
| Tabitha at Prairie Commons | NH IL MC RC | Grand Island | 36
Facility
36
NE AVG
82
Rank
#206 / 228 |
27.2%
Facility
27.2%
NE AVG
70.3%
Rank
#190 / 196 | -61% | 5.72
Facility
5.72
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#8 / 130 | +44% | +28% | $10.3k
Facility
$10.3k
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#104 / 135 | 15
Facility
15
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#59 / 135 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#104 / 135 | 1 | 24 | - |
14
Facility
14
NE AVG
46
Rank
#267 / 298 | Tabitha Grand Island, Inc | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#89 / 133 | $2.5M
Facility
$2.5M
NE AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#98 / 133 | 86.6%
Facility
86.6%
NE AVG
49.4%
Rank
#91 / 133 | 285307 |
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc is located in NEBRASKA CITY, Nebraska.
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The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc's occupancy is 61%.
Administrator Loretta Paul-Allen is the administrator of The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has 71 beds.
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The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc is located at 1800 14Th Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410.
(402) 873-6650 will put you in contact with the team at The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc.
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