Ambassador Health of Omaha – Omaha, NE

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ambassador Health Of Omaha

1540 North 72ndStreet, Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 393-6500
146 beds
All Omaha facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
92.93
Score /100
#298
National Rank

#298
of 14703 facilities
National
98.0% position
#4
of 179 in NE
State Rank
#1
of 24 in Douglas
County Rank
#1
of 21 in Omaha
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 68114
ZIP Rank






About Ambassador Health Of OmahaAmbassador Health Of Omaha is located at 1540 North 72Ndstreet, Omaha, NE, reachable at (402) 393-6500. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 146.0 certified beds and serves an average of 81 residents per day. It is part of the Ambassador Health network (4 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-01-29. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Ambassador Health Of Omaha

Address

1540 North 72Ndstreet, Omaha, NE 68114

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 146 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: AMBASSADOR HEALTH

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
92.93
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#298 of 14703 nationally – #4 of 179 in Nebraska

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ambassador Health Of Omaha is a strong choice for families in the Omaha, NE area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAmbassador Health Of Omaha currently provides 6 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 2 hours 8 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN staffing hours have fluctuated between 147 and 128 min/day over the past five years, indicating some instability in skilled nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 25.6%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing6 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 47 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours2 hours 50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours2 hours 8 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours6 hours 8 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 48 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,500. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 14.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#298
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#4
of 179
NE State
Top 5% in NE
#1
of 24
️ Douglas County
Best in county
#1
of 21
️ Omaha
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 68114
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Ambassador Health Of Omaha ranks 298th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.9/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 4th out of 179 nursing homes. In Omaha, it ranks 1st out of 21 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #198 nationally and RN hours rank #200 nationally (#2 in NE).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 6.15 #342 / 14,703 #4 / 179 Top 5%
2023 6.58 #213 / 14,703 #5 / 179 Top 5%
2024 7.02 #159 / 14,703 #4 / 179 Top 5%
2025 6.78 #210 / 14,703 #4 / 179 Top 5%
2026 6.75 #198 / 14,703 #4 / 179 Top 5%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank NE State Rank Note
2022 2.44 #149 / 14,703 #1 / 179 Top 5%
2023 1.87 #254 / 14,703 #2 / 179 Top 5%
2024 1.73 #323 / 14,703 #4 / 179 Top 5%
2025 1.99 #233 / 14,703 #2 / 179 Top 5%
2026 2.13 #200 / 14,703 #2 / 179 Top 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ambassador Health Of Omaha is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-01-29. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (402) 393-6500 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ambassador Health Of Omaha holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 92.9/100, placing it #298 of 14703 facilities nationally and #4 of 179 in Nebraska. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ambassador Health Of Omaha receives a reported average of 6 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 2 hours 8 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 2 hours 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 47 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 6 hours 8 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 25.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,500. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 14.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ambassador Health Of Omaha ranks 298th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 92.9/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within NE, it ranks 4th out of 179 nursing homes. In Omaha, it ranks 1st out of 21 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #198 nationally and RN hours rank #200 nationally (#2 in NE). Our composite quality score of 92.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Omaha, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/nebraska/omaha/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

1540 North 72ndStreet, Omaha, NE 68114
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LLC
Legal Name

THE AMBASSADOR OMAHA INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 146
Average Residents / Day 81 (56% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Douglas County, NE
City Omaha, NE
ZIP Code 68114
Approved Since January 29, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 285127
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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