Tabitha Health, Eventide Senior Living Communities Combine in Affiliation

Read more about Tabitha and Eventide’s affiliation in the Lincoln Journal Star.

Nonprofit Tabitha—Nebraska’s Answer for Senior Care—and Eventide Senior Living Communities have announced plans to combine under an affiliation agreement, expected to become effective October 1, 2024, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the final agreement.

This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, aimed at enhancing their ability to serve and support Seniors across the Midwest. While Tabitha provides support throughout central and eastern Nebraska, Eventide Senior Living Communities offers its services to western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.

Both organizations offer a continuum of Care for older adults, including 55+ active adult lifestyle apartments, independent senior living apartments, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, long-term care/skilled nursing, and home health and hospice care.

“Uniting with Eventide positions Tabitha to continue our purpose-driven legacy of providing compassionate Care to Seniors in Nebraska,” said Brian Shanks, Tabitha President & CEO. “Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to navigate industry challenges and enhance the services we offer.”

A Future of Collaboration

Through this partnership, Eventide will assume the role of the parent company. There will be no disruptions of services or care at Eventide or Tabitha; all Clients will continue to receive the exceptional support they have come to expect.

“We are excited to welcome Tabitha to the Eventide family. This strategic decision underscores our shared Commitment  to advancing Senior Care,” said Jon Riewer, Eventide President and CEO. “Eventide and Tabitha are both non-profit, faith-based organizations, sharing similar missions and values. By combining our strengths and resources, we will create a stronger, more resilient organization focused on delivering high-quality care and enriching the lives of Seniors.”

Combined, Eventide and Tabitha serve approximately 2,300 Seniors daily, employ 2,200 and have a legacy of over 200 years of service. Both organizations share a philosophy of compassion and Commitment  to empower older adults, families and employees to thrive.

“We look forward to the opportunities this partnership presents for our Residents, Clients, families, and staff,” added Riewer. “This integration will enable us to expand our reach and uphold our commitment to excellence in Senior services.”

About Eventide Senior Living Communities

Eventide Senior Living Communities, founded in 1951, is a faith-based, non-profit senior healthcare system headquartered in Moorhead, Minnesota. Eventide offers a full continuum of care, including 55+ active adult apartments, independent senior apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care and transitional care. In addition to its Moorhead campus, the organization also has locations in Fargo, West Fargo, Jamestown, and Devils Lake, N.D. With 1,200 full and part-time employees, Eventide serves over 1,000 residents daily.

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