Life Safety Index

Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

Ambassador Health of Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · 122 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 12, 2026

CMS Certification Number 285066 · first certified February 1984

Ownership

Operated by AMBASSADOR HEALTH · For profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

16
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
4
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
3
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within NE

16 citations — more than 53% of the 180 certified nursing homes in NE. Compared within NE rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 7 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens May 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in NE are typically surveyed 12–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 271 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Physical environment (health survey)

4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 16 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0923 Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in NE, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NE figure is the meaningful one.

This facility16NE median15National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility16
Median facility in NE15
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
22023-1272024-1172026-05
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
December 21, 20232
November 13, 20247
May 12, 20267

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03213K-09192K-05002K-09212K-01611K-07811K-09221K-03531
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.32026-05-12
K-0919Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.22026-05-12
K-0500Meet other general requirements that are deficient.22026-05-12
K-0921Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.22026-05-12
K-0161Use approved construction type or materials.12026-05-12
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.12024-11-13
K-0922Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.12026-05-12
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.12024-11-13

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
  • Smoke Deficiencies 5
  • Services Deficiencies 3
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
  • Other 1
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies6
Smoke Deficiencies5
Services Deficiencies3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1
Construction Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

May 12, 2026 — 7 citations

Citations issued on May 12, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0161Use approved construction type or materials.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0500Meet other general requirements that are deficient.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0919Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0921Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)
K-0922Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026)

November 13, 2024 — 7 citations

Citations issued on November 13, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0500Meet other general requirements that are deficient.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0919Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2024)

December 21, 2023 — 2 citations

Citations issued on December 21, 2023
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)
K-0921Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 2, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.