Quick answers
- Is Operation First Step licensed?
- Operation First Step appears on the official licence 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”, licence number ALF392, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Operation First Step have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 5. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Operation First Step?
- 2427 Spencer Street, Omaha, NE 68111, Douglas County, Nebraska.
- What is the phone number of Operation First Step?
- (402) 639-1512, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Omaha VA Medical Center (VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System), Omaha (about 3.5 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 licence 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 licence 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).
- Bridging Hands II0.0 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 8
- Ewk, Inc - Kelly House Supportive Housing0.0 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 16
- Golden Manor Assisted Living0.0 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 49
- Bridging Hands LLC1.9 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 8
- Quality Living Inc - Lied Assisted Living1.9 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 52
- Royale Oaks / House of Hope Alzheimer's Care1.9 mi · Omaha, NE · capacity 140
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Omaha VA Medical Center (VA Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System)3.5 mi · Omaha, NE
- The Nebraska Methodist Hospital4.7 mi · Omaha, NE
- Children's Nebraska4.7 mi · Omaha, NE
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | OPERATION FIRST STEP |
| Licence number | ALF392 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 5 |
| Address | 2427 Spencer Street, Omaha, NE 68111 |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Nebraska |
| Phone | (402) 639‑1512 |
| 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 licence 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