Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center
Chicago, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145343) · 190 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $111,884 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (773) 583-7130 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of about 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 2 out of 5.
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.58 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.2%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $111,884.00 and 2 payment denials on file for Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 16, 1977. The facility has 190 certified beds with an average of 179.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ambassador holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2, quality measure (QM) rating 2, and staffing rating 2 — all consistent with the below-average overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 2.58 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $111,884.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse icon for Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this flag.
Ambassador is part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 out of 5.
There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of about 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 20.2%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $111,884.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation noted in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 190 certified beds with an average of 179.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company, part of the Infinity Healthcare Consulting chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 16, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility all four are rated 2 out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (773) 583-7130 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (773) 583-7130 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145343?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.