A legacy of caring.

Founded and based in the same location for over 135 years, Tabitha is made up of TEAMembers who work and live in the cities and towns we serve. Because of strong community support, Tabitha provides exceptional quality care to Seniors.

Tabitha Through the Years

1886

Tabitha Founded as Orphanage

Rev. Henry Heiner and his wife, Emma, founds Tabitha as an orphanage. He named the organization Tabitha in honor of Tabitha Katharina, one of his nine children, who died in 1893

1890

“Old Main” is Constructed

Tabitha builds Old Main on the northwest corner of a 10-acre tract of land at 46th and R to provide housing for the increasing number of resident children and adults

1907

Tabitha Expands

Tabitha becomes a Lutheran hospital and school of nursing, in addition to serving as a home for children and adults

1926

Building a New Home for Boys

Tabitha constructs dormitory for boys, known as Nazareth Building

1937

Girls’ Dormitory Built

Tabitha constructs girls’ dormitory, known as Bethel Building

1960

Original Role as Orphanage Ends

Tabitha completes its role as an orphanage and transitions into dedicated care for older adults

1981

Creation of Tabitha Foundation

Stuart Maseman begins the Tabitha Foundation to raise funds to help support Tabitha’s services and mission

1982

Special Care Services

Private-duty home care services established as Special Care Services

1993

Maseman Hospice Unit Dedicated

The Maseman Unit for inpatient hospice care is dedicated in honor of Martha A. Maseman, RN, who pioneered Tabitha’s Home Health Care, Hospice and Tabitha Meals on Wheels services

1997

Expanding to Nebraska City

Tabitha opens office in Nebraska City

2017

National Recognition

Tabitha receives national ``Trusted Voice Award`` from LeadingAge

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