For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

The Ambassador Sidney Inc

115 Main Street, Sidney, IA 51652

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
46 Certified Beds
86 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 0.73%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 19.83%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 7.14%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 18.37%

Lower is better

How The Ambassador Sidney Inc Compares

The Ambassador Sidney Inc is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sidney, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Iowa average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 46 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Iowa average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.4%.
  • Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.7% (92% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Iowa average of 4.3% (83% lower).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.4% — better than the Iowa average of 21.6%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 390 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Sidney

Sidney sits in Fremont County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
1,530 (22.2%)
Median age
46.1 years
Median household income
$59,688
Median home value
$113,200

Demographics for Fremont County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sidney.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 165474
County Fremont
Total Beds 46
Occupied Beds 40
Occupancy Rate 86%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

Location

115 Main Street, Sidney, IA 51652

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

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