Omaha Senior AdvisorWel-Life at Papillion is a 48-bed assisted-living facility at 801 North Adams Street in Papillion, Sarpy County, holding Nebraska DHHS license ALF190, which runs through April 30, 2027, and the roster shows it certified for the Medicaid Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver.
What does Nebraska's license roster show for Wel-Life at Papillion?
The state roster carries Wel-Life at Papillion under license ALF190 with 48 licensed beds; that is smaller than the typical Omaha-area ALF (60 beds) and ranks 49 of 79 by size.
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| License | ALF190 (Nebraska DHHS Licensure Unit), assisted-living facility |
| License term | Expires April 30, 2027 (all Nebraska ALF licenses expire April 30) |
| Licensed beds | 48 |
| Licensee (as listed) | Kismet Oma-a, LLC |
| Administrator (as listed) | Paula Fandry |
| Medicaid AD Waiver certified | Yes |
| Alzheimer's unit | No |
| Memory care endorsement | No |
| Complex nursing interventions | Not listed |
| Roster date | October 15, 2026 |
The roster names the licensee as Kismet Oma-a, LLC, a limited liability company. A license covers one licensee at one location and ends automatically on a change of ownership, so a new name in that field means a new license.
What if a resident of Wel-Life at Papillion develops dementia?
Not according to the state roster: Wel-Life at Papillion is listed with neither an Alzheimer's unit nor a memory care endorsement, so a resident whose dementia leads to wandering or unsafe behavior would usually move to a building that has one.
An ALF without a dementia unit can still serve residents with mild cognitive changes, as long as the resident service agreement covers their needs safely. The nearest licensed ALFs with a memory care endorsement are Miles Memory Care (Papillion, same ZIP code), Miles Memory Care (Papillion, same ZIP code), Hillcrest Mable Rose, LLC (Bellevue, 2.9 mi).
Is Wel-Life at Papillion certified for the AD Waiver?
The roster marks Wel-Life at Papillion as certified for the Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waiver, so it can bill the waiver's Supported Residential Living service for eligible residents; the resident still pays room and board from their own income.
Waiver certification is the key question for families who expect savings to run out. Ask the facility in writing whether a current resident can convert to the waiver and stay in the same apartment. See how the AD Waiver pays for assisted living.
How can we see Nebraska's inspection reports for Wel-Life at Papillion?
Nebraska does not publish assisted living inspection results in bulk; DHHS posts them one facility at a time through its LIS license search, and every resident of Wel-Life at Papillion has a legal right to examine the most recent DHHS survey.
A survey that found problems is not unusual; what matters is what was cited and how it was fixed. Facilities answer non-urgent findings with a statement of compliance listing each correction and its timeline. Search the DHHS LIS license lookup.
What are the alternatives to Wel-Life at Papillion nearby?
The closest other licensed ALF is Assisted Living at Trinity Village in Papillion, in the same ZIP code, with 35 beds.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | Memory care (DHHS roster) | Medicaid AD Waiver certified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living at Trinity Village 522 West Lincoln Street, 68046 | 0.0 | 35 | — | Yes |
| Miles Memory Care 1425 Grandview Ave, 68046 | 0.0 | 16 | Alzheimer's unit + endorsement | No |
| Miles Memory Care 1423 Grandview Avenue, 68046 | 0.0 | 16 | Alzheimer's unit + endorsement | No |
| Hillcrest Mable Rose, LLC 4609 Hilltop Street, 68133 | 2.9 | 84 | Alzheimer's unit + endorsement | Yes |
| Hillcrest Grand Lodge Assisted Living 6021 Grand Lodge Avenue, 68133 | 2.9 | 75 | Alzheimer's unit + endorsement | No |
How does Wel-Life at Papillion fit among assisted living options in Papillion?
Papillion has 5 licensed ALFs on the roster with 190 beds; Wel-Life at Papillion is number 2 by size, and 2 of the 5 are waiver-certified while 3 hold a memory care endorsement.
Other licensed ALFs here: Assisted Living at Trinity Village (35 beds), Hillcrest Grand Lodge Assisted Living (75 beds), Miles Memory Care (16 beds), Miles Memory Care (16 beds).
Which hospitals are near Wel-Life at Papillion?
Wel-Life at Papillion is in Papillion, Sarpy County; the nearest hospital on the DHHS hospital roster is CHI Health Midlands, in the same ZIP code.
Next is Nebraska Medicine - Bellevue Medical Center at about 5.7 miles. Distances use ZIP-code centroids, so treat them as approximate.
If nursing care is needed later, the nearest CMS-certified nursing homes are Hillcrest Shadow Lake LLC (1.6 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and Brookestone of Papillion (2.1 mi, CMS 4 of 5).
What questions does Wel-Life at Papillion's record raise?
Use the state data to steer the tour: ask for the most recent DHHS inspection report and the facility's statement of compliance for anything cited.
- Ask how many direct care staff are awake overnight and who gives medications (a nurse or a registered medication aide).
- Ask what the room-and-board charge is for a Medicaid waiver resident and whether one is open now.
- Ask for the written rate schedule and how much notice the facility gives before an increase; Nebraska requires written pricing for all services.
