Accomplishments

Tabitha Health Care Services is excited to share some of our firsts with you.

We celebrated the first:

  • First Green House in Nebraska: In September 2005, Tabitha broke ground on the Green House® Project at Tabitha which provides long-term care in small, neighborhood homes.
  • New Rehabilitation Technology Introduced: Tabitha celebrated the Grand Opening of Tabitha LifeQuest Center in 2004, introducing the Ferno Pool and underwater bike and treadmill technology to Lincoln.
  • First Specialized Care Unit in Lincoln for People With Alzheimer's/Dementia: Tabitha Nursing & Rehabilitation Center expanded in 1999 to house The Kimmel Solarium at Tabitha which provides specialized, compassionate care for people with Alzheimer's and/or dementia.
  • First to Provide Hospice Care; Longest Serving Hospice Provider: Tabitha became the first provider in Lincoln to offer Medicare certified Hospice Care in 1979. Recognized by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization as Nebraska's Longest Operating Hospice.
  • First to Provide Meals on Wheels: In 1967, Tabitha became the first and only provider in Lincoln to offer hot, home-delivered Meals on Wheels to help people remain in their homes.
  • First to Provide Home Care: Tabitha became the first Nebraska Provider to offer Medicare certified Home Health Care in 1966.

Tabitha is further excited to share some of our recent awards.

  • 2006 Celebration of Labor Industry Tour: Nebraska’s Governor Dave Heineman honored Tabitha at the 2006 Celebration of Labor Industry Tour on September 14th at the State Capitol. The award recognized Tabitha’s commitment and achievements in promoting career development and skills training for young people. The Celebration of Labor Industry Tour is an annual event that honors employers for “best practices” that benefit Nebraska workers.
  • RSVP "Living Bell" Award: In 2004, the Lincoln Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteers voted Tabitha "a wonderful and worthwhile place to volunteer."
  • Second Wind "Dream of the Year" Award: Second Wind Dreams recognized Tabitha in 2004 for its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for those in Elder care communities.
  • YWCA "Gladys Forsythe" Award: Tabitha excels in creating opportunities for women and people of color and was recognized by the YWCA in Lincoln for this important effort in 2003.