Wel-Life Assisted Living at Kearney

2.4 miles from city center

Description

Wel-life At Kearney is a senior living community that offers assisted living in Kearney, Nebraska. This community provides a warm and inviting environment where seniors can embrace their golden years with comfort and support. With a focus on assisted living, the community offers a range of amenities and services designed to enhance the quality of life for its senior residents.

From personalized care to engaging activities, Wel-life At Kearney is dedicated to creating a thriving and enriching living experience for older adults in the heart of Kearney, Nebraska.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.

Nebraska Respite Network

NE Respite Network

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Nebraska SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

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Nebraska Medicaid A&D Waiver

Aged and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual, higher than most states).
NE Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.

NE Respite Network

Nebraska Respite Network

Eligibility

General: Caregiver of someone 60+, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits: Not applicable.
NE Specifics: Lifespan respite focus; limited funding.

Benefits

Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$60/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).

Nebraska Personal Assistance Services

Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

Eligibility

General: Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus), Nebraska resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL (e.g., bathing, dressing).
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL, individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $688,000, car).
NE Specifics: Family can be paid caregivers; statewide via DHHS.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), limited homemaker services, respite (~200 hours/year).

Nebraska PACE (Immanuel Pathways)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Nebraska resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits: $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
NE Specifics: Only in Douglas, Sarpy, parts of Cass/Pottawattamie/Washington Counties.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, respite, therapies.

Nebraska Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Nebraska resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NE Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Nebraska SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Nebraska resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
NE Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Nebraska VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Nebraska resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
NE Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.