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 is a 71-bed skilled nursing facility in Nebraska City, in rural Otoe County, Nebraska. It is owned by Loretta Paul Allen and administered by Loretta Paul-Allen. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The community focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, with on-site wound care and hemodialysis available for residents who need medically complex support. Total nursing care runs about 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident each day, a meaningful amount of hands-on attention for a home of this size. Residents currently fill about 61 percent of the facility’s beds, and the average length of stay is 210 days, reflecting a setting that supports both recovery-focused stays and longer-term residency.
Daily life includes a resident council that meets on a regular basis, giving residents a voice in how the community runs. The home also welcomes pets, an amenity that can make the transition into care easier for residents who don’t want to be separated from an animal companion.
State inspectors with Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services have reviewed the facility regularly since 2011. That record includes at least one review with no deficiencies noted and confirmed licensure renewal, alongside earlier periods where fire safety systems and care-planning documentation were the areas most often flagged, with improvement over time. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how those areas are managed today.
Located in Nebraska City, the facility sits in a very walkable part of town, scoring 83 out of 100 on Walk Score, so many nearby errands can be handled on foot. For families in Otoe County and the surrounding area looking for a skilled nursing option with rehabilitative services and a smaller, close-knit setting, The Ambassador offers a well-established, long-running presence in the community.
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 |
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Total deficiencies
| 76 | 52 | This facility has 46% more total deficiencies than a typical Nebraska nursing home (76 vs. NE avg 52).↑ 46% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 5.4 | 4 | This facility has 35% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nebraska nursing home (5.4 vs. NE avg 4).↑ 35% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NE Average | vs. NE Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 14 | 13 | This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Nebraska average (14 vs. NE avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
State average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average 18.2
State 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.
State average: 0.2
State 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.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Pets Allowed
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.
0.0 miles from city center
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Nebraska average is: 61.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Brookestone of Papillion | NH SNF | Papillion | 110
Facility
110
NE AVG
81
Rank
#51 / 225 |
85.3%
Facility
85.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#53 / 177 | +16% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#43 / 119 | -2% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 7
Facility
7
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#14 / 122 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#6 / 122 | - | 94 | - |
35
Facility
35
NE AVG
47
Rank
#195 / 285 | John Harris | $10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#18 / 113 | $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#9 / 113 | 75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
75%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#10 / 113 | 285268 | ||||
| Brookestone Acres | NH SNF | Columbus | 80
Facility
80
NE AVG
81
Rank
#82 / 225 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#86 / 177 | +8% | 4.98
Facility
4.98
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#19 / 119 | -32% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 14
Facility
14
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#49 / 122 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#85 / 122 | - | 63 | - |
70
Facility
70
NE AVG
47
Rank
#42 / 285 | Raven Schmid | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#25 / 113 | $5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#23 / 113 | 61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
61.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#61 / 113 | 285291 | ||||
| Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and | NH HC HOS IL SNF | Elkhorn | 140
Facility
140
NE AVG
81
Rank
#26 / 225 |
91.4%
Facility
91.4%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#21 / 177 | +25% | 4.71
Facility
4.71
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#35 / 119 | -18% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 4
Facility
4
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#4 / 122 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 122 | 1 | 128 | - |
6
Facility
6
NE AVG
47
Rank
#274 / 285 | Timothy Malloy | $21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#4 / 113 | 58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
58%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#75 / 113 | 285276 | ||||
| Highland Park Care Center | NH ADC MC RC SNF | Sweetwater Alliance | 60
Facility
60
NE AVG
81
Rank
#130 / 225 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#36 / 177 | +20% | 5.54
Facility
5.54
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#9 / 119 | +2% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 9
Facility
9
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#25 / 122 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#26 / 122 | - | 53 | - |
52
Facility
52
NE AVG
47
Rank
#126 / 285 | Terri Myers | $6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#48 / 113 | $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#37 / 113 | 70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#27 / 113 | 285063 | ||||
| The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc | NH AL IL SNF | Nebraska City | 71
Facility
71
NE AVG
81
Rank
#96 / 225 |
60.6%
Facility
60.6%
NE AVG
73.3
Rank
#135 / 177 | -17% | 4.70
Facility
4.70
NE AVG
4.45
Rank
#35 / 119 | -41% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
NE AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 124 | 6
Facility
6
NE AVG
18.2
Rank
#9 / 122 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NE AVG
4.2
Rank
#7 / 122 | - | 43 | - |
83
Facility
83
NE AVG
47
Rank
#10 / 285 | Loretta Paul Allen | $6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$7.6M
Rank
#51 / 113 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#65 / 113 | 52.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
52.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
NE AVG
61.4%
Rank
#90 / 113 | 285126 |
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%.
Yes, The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc allows residents to bring their pets.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc is registered as a for-profit in NE.
Administrator Loretta Paul-Allen is the administrator of The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has 71 beds.
The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc has had 76 reported deficiencies since 2011 according to records from Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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