Quick answers
- Is Kinship Pointe at Wayne licensed?
- Kinship Pointe at Wayne appears on the official license list of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit (list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number ALF456, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Kinship Pointe at Wayne have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 42. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Kinship Pointe at Wayne?
- 1500 Vintage Hill Drive, Wayne, NE 68787, Wayne County, Nebraska.
- What is the phone number of Kinship Pointe at Wayne?
- (402) 375-1500, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Providence Medical Center, Wayne (about 2.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Country View Assisted Living0.0 mi · Wayne, NE · capacity 32
- Wakefield Health Care Center7.7 mi · Wakefield, NE · capacity 18
- Wisner Care Center16 mi · Wisner, NE · capacity 16
- Prairie Breeze Assisted Living17 mi · Pender, NE · capacity 16
- Westside Regency Assisted Living20 mi · Stanton, NE · capacity 20
- Colonial Estates21 mi · Randolph, NE · capacity 12
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Providence Medical Center2.2 mi · Wayne, NE
- Pender Community Hospital17 mi · Pender, NE
- Faith Health25 mi · Norfolk, NE
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | KINSHIP POINTE AT WAYNE |
| License number | ALF456 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 42 |
| Address | 1500 Vintage Hill Drive, Wayne, NE 68787 |
| County | Wayne |
| State | Nebraska |
| Phone | (402) 375‑1500 |
| Licensing agency | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Nebraska — Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Public Health, Licensure Unit, list dated October 15, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances