Nursing homeActive
Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center
4900 North Bernard, Chicago, IL 606257735837130190 certified beds · 180 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
18
since 2023
Deficiencies
61
● 0● 56● 5
Penalties · 3 yrs
$111,884
2 fines · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-06-12
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-05-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-09 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-21 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-08 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-21 | Complaint | 032 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-18 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-30 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-12 | Standard | 0121 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-27 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-03 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-17Record 145343-20260612-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-12Record 145343-20260510-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-12-22Record 145343-20251209-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-22Record 145343-20251209-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-23Record 145343-20250911-F609
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-08-27Record 145343-20250821-F684
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F554
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F558
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F584
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F644
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F645
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F755
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F776
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-25Record 145343-20250808-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 145343-20250721-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 145343-20250721-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 145343-20250721-F580
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 145343-20250721-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-01Record 145343-20250721-F761
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-19Record 145343-20250509-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-17Record 145343-20250110-F689
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 145343-20241104-F609
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 145343-20241018-F600
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-17Record 145343-20240830-F558
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F600
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F578
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F583
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F584
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F693
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F755
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F814
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-05Record 145343-20240712-F883
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-04Record 145343-20240621-F584
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-08Record 145343-20240225-F921
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145343-20231127-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145343-20231127-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145343-20231127-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-13Record 145343-20231127-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 145343-20231008-F880
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F558
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F576
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F584
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F686
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F813
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F842
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-21Record 145343-20230803-F921
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-09 | Civil money penalty | $43,700 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-21 | Civil money penalty | $68,184 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-07-21 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 40 days, from 2025-08-14 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-07-12 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 40 days, from 2024-08-08 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.53
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.58
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.38
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover20%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover10%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.5% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.2% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 4.0% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 6.2% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&F Realty LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | — | — |
| B & N Realty Investment LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 20% | — | — |
| Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | — | — |
| Nudell, Raphael Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Infinity Healthcare Consulting — 69 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.
No county cost figures on file for Cook.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Healthcare & Rehab Ctr Chicago | 0.7 mi | 2026-03-09 | 0161 |
| Alta Rehab At Fairmont Chicago | 0.7 mi | 2026-04-06 | 0584 |
| Foster Health & Rehab Center Chicago | 0.9 mi | 2025-12-26 | 0341 |
| Irving Park Living & Rehab Ctr Chicago | 1.0 mi | 2025-07-18 | 0373 |
| Paul House & Health Cr Ctr Chicago | 1.6 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0473 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |