Ambassador Health of Omaha
1540 North 72ndStreet, Omaha, NE 68114
Ambassador Health of Omaha is a nursing home in Omaha, Nebraska. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since May 14, 20245 (Nebraska average 19)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 10, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on July 10, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2025.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2025.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on May 14, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0354. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0781 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Citation K0922. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 21, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on April 20, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (402) 393-6500
- Last standard health inspection
- July 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 146
- Residents per day, on average
- 79.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Ambassador Omaha INC
- Chain
- Ambassador Health
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Nebraska average (5 vs 19).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AMBASSADOR HOLDING COMPANYDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/1985
- JUILFS, SALLYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/05/1985
- THE AMBASSADOR GROUP INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/09/1981
- BLEACH, JAKEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/05/2018
- RHOADS, ELIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
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- SHANHOLTZ, BRENTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2013
- SHEHAN, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
- STERN, POLLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2016
- WESTER, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2024
Questions
When was Ambassador Health of Omaha last inspected?
CMS lists July 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Ambassador Health of Omaha have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since May 14, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Ambassador Health of Omaha been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Ambassador Health of Omaha?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Ambassador Health of Omaha a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.