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HomeIowaThe Ambassador Sidney Inc

The Ambassador Sidney Inc

115 Main Street, Sidney, IA 516527123742693WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(6 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
46
certified

How The Ambassador Sidney Inc Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
IA average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
34.1%
IA average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 20, 2025
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Fremont County 65+
1,498
22.6% of county
County Population
6,639
Fremont County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

The Ambassador Sidney Inc is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sidney, Iowa with 46 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
46
Avg Residents/Day
40.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 11, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Fremont
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
21.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.46 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.1%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (20)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 30, 2018
JUILFS, SALLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 5, 1985
JUILFS, TIMOTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2004
JUILFS, TYLERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
JUILFS, SALLYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 5, 1985
JUILFS, TIMOTHYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 5, 1985
JUILFS, TYLERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2021
THE AMBASSADOR GROUP INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 1981
HARRAH, JADEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 10, 2022
LONG, DORAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 16, 2021
OURADA, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
SHANHOLTZ, BRENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
AMBASSADOR HOLDING COMPANYADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 5, 1985
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHAADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 16, 2025
THE AMBASSADOR GROUP INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 1981
HARRAH, JADEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 30, 2025
JUILFS, SALLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 5, 1985
JUILFS, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 5, 1985
JUILFS, TYLERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2024
OURADA, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 30, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Ambassador Sidney Inc and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
The Ambassador Sidney Inc
Sidney, IACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Tabor Manor Care Center
Tabor, IA10.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,996
Garden View Care Center
Shenandoah, IA13.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $168,858
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah
Shenandoah, IA14.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,414
Glen Haven Village
Glenwood, IA20.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $35,913
Good Samaritan - Red Oak
Red Oak, IA29.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $29,894
Red Oak Rehab and Care Center
Red Oak, IA29.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Ambassador Sidney Inc
Sidney, IA · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
Tabor Manor Care Center
Tabor, IA
10.7 mi1/51/53/5$17,996
Garden View Care Center
Shenandoah, IA
13.9 miN/AN/AN/A$168,858
Accura Healthcare of Shenandoah
Shenandoah, IA
14.3 mi1/51/51/5$8,414
Glen Haven Village
Glenwood, IA
20.9 mi3/52/55/5$35,913
Good Samaritan - Red Oak
Red Oak, IA
29.1 mi1/51/54/5$29,894
Red Oak Rehab and Care Center
Red Oak, IA
29.4 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Ambassador Sidney Inc?▾
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Ambassador Sidney Inc cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Ambassador Sidney Inc participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Ambassador Sidney Inc had any health inspection violations?▾
The Ambassador Sidney Inc had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at The Ambassador Sidney Inc?▾
The Ambassador Sidney Inc provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.46 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.1%.
How many beds does The Ambassador Sidney Inc have?▾
The Ambassador Sidney Inc has 46 certified beds with an average of 40.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 89% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Ambassador Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near The Ambassador Sidney Inc?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Ambassador Sidney Inc?▾
On Google Maps, The Ambassador Sidney Inc has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

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