AMBASSADOR NURSING & REHAB CENTER
4900 NORTH BERNARD, CHICAGO, IL 60625 · CCN 145343
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 190
- Avg residents/day
- 170.6
- Phone
- 7735837130
Inspection history vs Illinois & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Illinois avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-08 | 23 | 12.2 | 9.5 | +10.8 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-12 | 18 | 12.7 | 9.8 | +5.3 worse |
| 3 | 2023-08-03 | 22 | 13.1 | 9.3 | +8.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 4 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 4 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.80 | 23.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 26.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.33 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 2
Chain
- Chain
- INFINITY HEALTHCARE CONSULTING
- Facilities in chain
- 70
- Chain avg overall
- 2.20 / 5
Inspection citations (63)5 actual harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-12-22
Actual harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-27
Actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Actual harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Actual harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-07-21 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-05-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-01-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-11-04 · Health · corrected 2024-11-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-18 · Health · corrected 2024-10-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-08-30 · Health · corrected 2024-09-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Actual harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-06-21 · Health · corrected 2024-07-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-02-25 · Health · corrected 2024-03-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-11-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-11-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-11-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-11-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-08 · Health · corrected 2023-10-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-08-03 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-07-22 · Health · corrected 2023-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-07-22 · Health · corrected 2023-08-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-04-23 · Health · corrected 2023-05-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUBIN ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | 2013-11-01 |
| BLISKO, MICHAEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | 2008-03-31 |
| B & N REALTY INVESTMENT LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | 2008-03-31 |
| A&F REALTY LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2008-03-31 |
| NUDELL, RAPHAEL | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-11-08 |
Other facilities in CHICAGO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| HARMONY HEALTHCARE & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 180 |
| SELFHELP HOME OF CHICAGO | ★★★★★ | 72 |
| LAKEFRONT NURSING & REHAB CTR | ★★★★★ | 99 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST MEDICAL CENTER | ★★★★★ | 66 |
| TERRACES AT THE CLARE | ★★★★★ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.