Nursing homeFAID #3831
Ambassador Healthcare
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
137
CMS facility ID
155490
Care type
Nursing home
County
Wayne
Facility name
Ambassador Healthcare
Street address
705 E MAIN ST
City / state / ZIP
Centerville, IN 47330
Phone
(765) 855-3424
Website
About this facility — Ambassador Healthcare
Ambassador Healthcare is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Centerville, Indiana. It is licensed for 137 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Indiana (92 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in Centerville and 507 skilled nursing facilities across Indiana. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Ambassador Healthcare 74 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $42,078 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
For profit - Partnership
Registered owners & officers
Witham Memorial Hospital
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2011
Ambassador Centerville Management, Llc
Operational control — since 2022
Bardoczi, Stephen
Managing employee — since 2013
Bayston, Brett
Director — since 2023
Brand, John
Director — since 2015
Braverman, Kelly
Officer — since 2021
Castetter, Andrea
Director — since 2023
Fuerst, Shimon
Operational control — since 2022
Hawkins, Claude
Director — since 2013
Hornbecker, Michael
Director — since 2024
Kofman, Menachem
Operational control — since 2022
Mantooth, Melissa
Managing employee — since 2019
Sellers, Daniel
Officer — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1993-06-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$42,078 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-13
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$457 per day (≈ $13,890/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
71% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 14% private/other
Occupancy
70% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
23% above the IN median of $373/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
137
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-13Health inspection4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-06-12
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2026-06-12
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2026-06-12
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-12
2025-08-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0553
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-12
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-12
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (65 citations)
2025-07-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-25
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-07-25
2025-04-30Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0685
D · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-05-30
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-30
2025-02-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-31
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-31
2024-12-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-31
2024-09-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-09-30
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-30
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-30
F-0744
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-09-30
2024-04-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-05-02
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-05-02
2024-02-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0638
D · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-21
2026-05-13Fire-safety inspection15 citations
K-0100
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0300
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0361
E · No harm found
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0911
E · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-07-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2025-04-30Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-31
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-31
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-31
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2024-02-20Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0004
C · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-03-22
E-0013
C · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-03-22
E-0029
C · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-03-22
E-0036
C · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0761
E · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-22
K-0927
E · No harm found
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2024-03-22
Federal penalties
2024-04-19Fine$42,078
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 155490.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.3★★★★★68 ratings on Google
★★★★★Harold Schaefer · 2026-05-07 · via Google“I wanted to share my experience at Ambassador Healthcare. I was there for rehab to help me get back home, and they did a great job. They have special services like vent care and dialysis, which really helped me feel safe knowing they could handle everything I needed in one place. Even though doing therapy and rehab isn't always "fun," the people there made it much better. The best part about this …”
★★Choon Baxter · 2026-03-07 · via Google“I used Ambassador for Respite care for my Mother because they accept patients who sleep with a ventilator. The staff seemed Nice and all of these facilities are basically the same, it looked ok. I called daily while I was away and was told she was fine. When I went to pick her up, I called to let them know I was on my way and I was told She was fine and she was absolutely not fine. I arrived a…”
★merrill johnson · 2026-05-23 · via Google“The psychiatry unit where my dad was at seemed to be about 80 years behind the times. His bed had a thin mattress that was plastic. Holes in his walls. TV that had no remote. And didn’t work. Worst facility I have seen yet.”
Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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