The Ambassador Sidney Inc

The Ambassador Sidney Inc is a nursing care facility located at 115 Main Street in Sidney, Iowa (zip code 51652), within Fremont County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 46 certified beds, making it a smaller community-based care setting. The Ambassador Sidney Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. This facility received a 4-star rating in all three categories. The health inspection rating of 4 stars reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating of 4 stars is based on reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is derived from clinical data reported to CMS covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria, which vary by state. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage or financial assistance options should consult the relevant program administrators or a qualified benefits counselor. Private pay and other insurance options may also be available, and prospective residents or families are advised to contact the facility directly at 712-374-2693 for payment-specific inquiries. When compared to national benchmarks, The Ambassador Sidney Inc performs above the national average across all measured categories. The national overall average CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 4 stars, along with its consistent 4-star ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, indicates performance above the midpoint of the national rating scale. CMS updates star ratings periodically based on new inspection data, staffing reports, and quality measure submissions, so current ratings should be verified directly through the CMS Care Compare database for the most up-to-date information.