The Ambassador Sidney Inc
115 Main Street · Sidney, IA · 51652 · 7123742693
46 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ambassador Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165474 · certified since November 11, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.