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- TABITHA COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE INAUGURAL YEAR
Tabitha Health Care Services is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of four of its senior living communities: GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites; Martha House and Elizabeth House Green House® homes; and Journey House SNF for Hospice and Palliative Care.
Joyce Ebmeier, Tabitha’s senior vice president of strategic planning, led the development initiatives of each new community along with a dedicated team of architects, general contractors and Tabitha professionals,.
“Last year was significant in Tabitha’s history,” Ebmeier said. “As a result, our campus looks more beautiful than ever. But that’s not why we worked so hard to open these communities. From beginning to end, the projects were about serving the people of Tabitha—Elders, family members and staff. The buildings are vessels for living by Tabitha’s mission. They are tools for achieving the best in compassionate care.”
Tabitha extends heartfelt appreciation for the team members who contributed to the opening of each community and the care teams who provide daily, compassionate support for residents who have called Tabitha home for the past year.
GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites is a 63-bed community designed for Elders who are not yet in need of skilled nursing care yet require assistance with the activities of daily living. In 2012, the community received a "Best of 50+ Housing" award from the National Association of Home Builders’ 50+ Housing Council for its innovative, retro-style design that invites Elders to relive precious memories of their early years.
Tabitha added the third and fourth Green House homes, Martha House and Elizabeth House, on its Lincoln campus in 2011. Green House homes step outside traditional long-term care and work to de-institutionalize residents’ lifestyles. Each house is home to 9-12 residents who are encouraged to live life on their own terms while receiving compassionate skilled nursing care. Green Houses promote the individuality and dignity of Elders no longer able to stay in their own homes.
Also opened last May, Journey House SNF for Hospice and Palliative Care is Lincoln’s first and only Medicare-certified skilled nursing hospice community. It provides loving and compassionate care in a home-like setting for individuals in need of skilled nursing during their end-of-life journey.
As a nonprofit organization serving 28 Nebraska counties, Tabitha’s love embraces a society where everyone is valued and empowered to live life to the fullest, with compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities, exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services.
- Tabitha’s GracePointe Assisted Living Honored with Housing Innovation Award
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council recognized GracePointe Assisted Living at its 2012 Best of 50+ Housing Awards on Feb. 10, 2012.
Senior living projects from across the country vied for the awards that recognized excellence and innovation in design, development and marketing of housing for Elder consumers. GracePointe was honored with both the 50+ Gold Award and the Innovation Award for Best Assisted Living Project.
“To be recognized by the NAHB was quite an honor,” said Brian Curtis, GracePointe Administrator. “The residents who call GracePointe home know how nostalgic and unique our households are. Now, others have a chance to see how simple design elements can engage Elders who have Alzheimer’s or experience other forms of dementia.”
The interiors of GracePointe were designed to embrace the 1940s and ‘50s era. Curtis said those details invite Elders to relive their earlier years when their lives were filled with many precious memories. It invites them to celebrate life while remembering the past, he said.
GracePointe Assisted Living opened in May 2011. The development of its design, construction and operations included a team made up of leaders from Tabitha, Ecumen Senior Housing Development, Pope Associates, Inc. and Adolph and Peterson General Contractors. Joyce Ebmeier, Tabitha’s Vice President of Strategic Planning played an integral role in the community’s opening.
“This award is the result of great work and tremendous dedication,” said Ebmeier. “It’s exciting to share this innovative project with the Lincoln community and even more exciting to see how the design of GracePointe positively influences the health and well being of residents and staff.”
GracePointe Assisted Living is a 63-bed community designed for Elders who are not yet in need of skilled nursing care yet require assistance with the activities of daily living. The community’s third and final neighborhood opened this past December.
Curtis said this NAHB recognition is only the beginning in the impact of GracePointe for community Elders. “We continuously look for other creative opportunities to engage our Elders through cutting edge senior living,” he said.
View the complete list of the NAHB 50+ Housing Award winners at www.nahb.org/50plusawardwinners.
As a nonprofit organization serving 28 counties, Tabitha’s love embraces a society where everyone is valued and empowered to live life to the fullest with compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities, exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services. For more information about Tabitha services or living communities, please call (402) 486-8520 or visit online at www.Tabitha.org.
- Now Recruiting Volunteers!
Do you have a compassionate spirit and a desire to give back? Tabitha Elder Care Services is now recruiting volunteers for our team and just a few hours on a daily, weekly or monthly basis can make a difference to an Elder in need. Volunteer opportunities are numerous, fitting every interest and schedule. A few of the areas that have the greatest need for volunteers include:
Meals on Wheels Delivery – Spend two hours over the noon hour delivering warm, nutritious meals to Elders in need. Routes are available 7-days a week. Pick up a route once a week, once a month, or whatever fits your schedule.
Life Enrichment Activities – Have an interest or hobby that you would like to share? Become a Life Enrichment volunteer and participate in existing activities with our Elder residents like bingo, music and holiday events. Or, bring your talents and ideas for sharing a new activity like bible studies or card clubs. This is a great opportunity for groups and individuals.
Administrative Office – Numerous volunteer opportunities are found in Tabitha’s administration office, from helping with mailings, greeting visitors, putting together materials in our print shop to cashiering at our gift shop.
Hospice – Volunteers are a key part of our Hospice team. They provide companionship, a listening ear, comforting activities, and an opportunity to record their stories to Elders as they face life’s beautiful final journey.
Becoming a Tabitha volunteer is easy, simply fill out the volunteer application from the link below and send it to volunteers@tabitha.org, fax to (402) 486-8590 or drop it off at Tabitha’s main campus, 4720 Randolph St. If you have further questions, feel free to call our volunteer leaders at (402) 486-8563.
- GracePointe Opens New Community
Tabitha Elder Care Services is proud to announce the opening of a new community at GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites. The new, third-floor neighborhood provides an additional 24 apartments for individuals in need of assistance with activities of daily living, such as medication management, dressing, bathing and social interaction.
“With the opening of our third floor, we now have turnkey apartments that can meet the needs of those looking for a little extra help. We’re very excited,” said Brian Curtis, GracePointe administrator.
GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites is a 63-bed facility designed for Elders who are not yet in need of skilled nursing care, yet require assistance with the activities of daily living. The facility features maintenance-free residences that provide around-the-clock personal care as well as activities focused on health, wellness and memory support.
- Brian Curtis Chosen to Lead Newest Tabitha Living Community
Tabitha Health Care Services recently welcomed Brian Curtis as administrator of its newest living community, GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites. In his role Curtis oversees strategic leadership, daily operations, and budget development and implementation of the 63-bed facility that opened in May.Prior to joining Tabitha, Curtis built an extensive resume in Elder Care leadership, including executive director positions at several Lincoln- and Omaha-area living communities. With expertise in strategic planning, staff development, quality improvement, facilities management and fundraising he brings an outstanding skill set and an extensive collection of fresh, creative ideas to one of Tabitha’s most vibrant Elder communities.
“I’ve had a strong working relationship with Tabitha for years and have always heard nothing but positive comments about Tabitha’s ability to support the changing needs of Elders, especially since the exciting, new growth of the Lincoln campus,” Curtis said. “I feel blessed to be part of an organization dedicated to helping Elders live life to the fullest and am looking forward to welcoming new residents to GracePointe. Our Elders do not live in a place we go to work; rather, we are privileged to work in the place our Elders call home.”
At GracePointe, Curtis directs the care of those not yet in need of skilled nursing, yet who require regular assistance in daily living. GracePointe features maintenance-free, private residences that provide around-the-clock personal care as well as activities focused on health, wellness and a variety of leisure pursuits. He manages a staff fully trained in the needs of assisted living and memory care residents, and as a Tabitha Living Community, GracePointe offers full access to Tabitha’s complete continuum of Elder Care.
“Brian brings a tremendous amount of expertise as an assisted living administrator and in the provision of memory support services,” said Jeremy Hohlen, Executive Director of Operations, Living Communities. “His Christian compassion, high level of talent, experience and dedication is a wonderful asset to GracePointe and the Elders we serve.”
- GracePointe Assisted Living Hosts Alzheimer’s Presentation
Tabitha Health Care Services invites the public to a presentation on Alzheimer’s disease, Wednesday, August 10, 1:30 or 5:30 p.m.
The presentation is held at Tabitha’s newest living community, GracePointe Assisted Living and Memory Care Suites, 4620 Randolph Street.
Cindy Paustian, Tabitha’s Client Liaison and Alzheimer’s educator will present on the early signs of the disease. Refreshments and door prizes provided. Tours of GracePointe will be available following the event.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 402.484.9888 or sending an e-mail to Natalie.Nickel@Tabitha.org.
GracePointe is a 63-bed assisted living facility designed for Elders who are not yet in need of skilled nursing care, yet may like a bit of extra help around their home. Forty-eight residences are dedicated to memory care.
GracePointe tours are available 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment.
For more information about GracePointe, including a virtual tour of rooms, visit www.TabithaGracePointe.org.
- Tabitha Invites Public To Grand Opening Events
Tabitha Health Care Services—celebrating 125 years—shows its commitment to Elder Care with the opening of GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites and two new Green House homes. The openings will be celebrated at a public grand opening event Tuesday, April 26, 2:00-4 p.m. The event will be hosted at GracePointe, 4620 Randolph Street.
Opening May 2 is GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites. This 63-bed facility is designed for Elders who are not yet in need of skilled nursing care, yet may like a bit of extra help around their home. Forty-eight residences will be dedicated to memory care. Charyl Lentz, life enrichment coordinator for GracePointe, will head Promote Life, an innovative lifestyle program for residents.
“Promote Life offers activities designed to maintain activity in the mind, body and soul while promoting health, independence and social interactions in a supportive environment,” said Lentz. Among a myriad of opportunities, residents can participate in spiritual groups, cooking clubs, the Memories in the Making painting group (an Alzheimer’s Association initiative) and Go4Life-Fitness program (provided by National Institute of Aging).
In addition to GracePointe, Tabitha will add two new Green House homes to its care continuum. Green Houses are a new choice for individuals requiring skilled nursing services. These communities remove all institution-like elements, as they are designed with the home in mind and are built to support and uplift individuals to live life on their own terms and schedules.
For more information on Tabitha’s living communities and services, please visit www.Tabitha.org or call 402-486-8520.
As a nonprofit organization serving 28 counties, Tabitha’s love embraces a society where everyone is valued and empowered to live life to the fullest with compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities, exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services.
- April Event Calendar
Tabitha is buzzing with events in April as we prepare to open the doors to two new Green House Homes, GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites and the Journey House for Hospice Care.
Join us for the public open house and ribbon cutting of GracePointe and the Green Houses on Tuesday, April 26, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
For more events at all of our locations, click on the Event Calendar link.
- GracePointe's Grand Opening Events Begin April 26, 2011
- Tuesday, April 26, 2011
GracePointe Tours for Tabitha Team Members
- Leadership - 10:30pm
- All Employee Tours - 11 - 12:30pm
Public Grand Opening at GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites
- 2 - 3:30pm
- GracePointe - 4730 Randolph Street | Lincoln, NE
- Thursday, April 28, 2011
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites
- 4:30 - 6:30pm
- GracePointe - 4730 Randolph Street | Lincoln, NE
- Sunday, May 1, 2011
Tabitha and Thrivent Host 'Winning in The Second Half' Open House at GracePointe
- 1 - 3pm
- GracePointe - 4730 Randolph Street | Lincoln, NE
- Monday, May 2, 2011
GracePointe Opens its doors for Move-In of Residents
- Thursday, May 5, 2011
First Floor Family Welcome Event at GracePointe (time TBD)
- GracePointe Assisted Living Opens its Doors May 2, 2011
GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Opens its Doors May 2, 2011
Continuing to expand the breath and reach of its Elder Care continuum services, Tabitha Health Care Services is excited to announce it will open the doors to its newest assisted living community GracePointe Assisted Living & Memory Care Suites. The doors to this beautiful new community will open to the public May 2, preceded with a host of grand opening events and activities. The Tabitha team is now taking reservations for the new suites for both memory care and assisted living. To take a virtual tour of GracePointe's suites click here.
A complete list of GracePointe's grand opening events will be posted shortly.
Tabitha's Elder Care Continuum includes compassionate at-home support, innovative living communities and exceptional rehabilitation, health care and hospice services.