Nebraska City, NE

The Ambassador Nebraska City, Inc

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1800 14th Avenue, Nebraska City, NE

(402) 873-6650

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

71

Certified beds

Average residents

46

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ambassador Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.70

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.54

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.16

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.81

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

0%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.8
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
2.0
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.1%
92.8%
5.7 pts worse
93.4%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.1%
3.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
4.5%
About the same
3.3%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
4.4%
3.8 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.7%
5.3%
4.6 pts better
5.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 5.8%
19.5%
13.7 pts better
19.6%
13.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.5%
21.6%
10.1 pts better
16.7%
5.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.3%
0.3 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.9%
20.4%
3.5 pts better
16.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.4%
19.9%
1.5 pts worse
14.9%
6.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.9%
2.9%
About the same
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 35.8%
26.6%
9.2 pts worse
19.8%
16 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
4.3%
2 pts better
5.1%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.4%
80.5%
8.9 pts better
81.7%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 19.9%
11.6%
8.3 pts worse
12.0%
7.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.6%
2.4%
1.2 pts worse
1.6%
2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.2%
75.9%
19.3 pts better
79.7%
15.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.1%
20.9%
5.2 pts worse
23.9%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-31 · Fire 2024-10-31

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-06 · Fire 2023-09-06

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-26 · Fire 2022-07-26

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-09-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-09-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-09-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-26

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2022-07-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-07-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-10

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-03-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-10

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-31

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-09-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2023-09-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

First National Bank Omaha

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2018-01-30
Juilfs, Sally

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 1985-06-05
Juilfs, Sally

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 1985-06-05
Juilfs, Timothy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 1985-06-05
Juilfs, Timothy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 1985-06-05
Juilfs, Tyler

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2021-07-01
Juilfs, Tyler

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2021-07-01
Osborn, Tamela

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-07-25
Paul Allen, Loretta

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-01-30
Shanholtz, Brent

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2013-01-01
The Ambassador Group Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 1981-02-09
Thomson, Dean

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-01-01

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