Tabitha Hospice |
A Collaboration with Immanuel
Tabitha Hospice is proud to collaborate with Immanuel to provide care wherever home may be in the greater Omaha area. We serve individuals and their families in Douglas, Sarpy, Washington, Saunders and Cass counties in Nebraska with crucial end-of-life care services, aiming to provide hope through pain management and emotional and spiritual support. If your loved one is in need of hospice care in the Omaha area, we’re here to help. Connect with a member of our care team today to get started.
Care You Can Count On.
Tabitha Hospice | A Collaboration with Immanuel is accredited by Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for compliance with a comprehensive set of national standards.
ACHC accreditation reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care. By choosing a healthcare provider that has achieved ACHC accreditation, you can take comfort in knowing that you will receive the highest quality of care.
Wondering if hospice care is right for you? Here are some signs:
- Increased assistance needed with activities of daily living, including walking, dressing & bathing
- Reduced desire to eat, leading to weight loss
- Multiple hospitalizations or ER visits
- Recurring infections
- Functional decline, including inability to speak or communicate clearly
- Increased pain or difficulty breathing
- Progression of disease, including poor response to treatment
- Decision to focus on quality of life instead of aggressive treatments
The Tabitha Hospice Difference
Through our collaboration with Immanuel, we are proud to offer individuals in need in the Greater Omaha area with crucial hospice and end-of-life care services. Experience the difference when working with our team, including:
The Most Experienced Hospice Provider in Nebraska
A faith-based Nebraska nonprofit, Tabitha is a pioneer in hospice care. As the longest-serving hospice program in the state, Tabitha has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 1979.
Exceptional, Compassionate Care
Tabitha Hospice puts people first with purpose in mind, serving for all the right reasons. Our mission – to serve all members of the community regardless of their ability to pay – is rooted in all we do.
Around-the-Clock Support
With dedicated hospice caregivers, you have access to nurses who will come to you if the need arises, whenever the need arises
Local Volunteers Invested in The Community
Our hospice volunteers are rooted in the communities in which they serve — providing assistance through listening, companionship, respite care, and help with everyday tasks.
Arranging for Hospice in Omaha
Generally speaking, Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits or your insurance will cover the costs associated with hospice care. Hospice has been included as a Medicare benefit since 1983, and Tabitha Hospice | A Collaboration with Immanuel services are covered 100% under the Medicare hospice benefits. This means there are no out-of-pocket costs for qualified individuals. In addition, Medicare hospice benefits cover the cost of associated medications, medical equipment and a variety of nursing and support services.
Thanks to generous donations, no one is turned away from Tabitha Hospice care — regardless of their ability to pay for services.
Veteran Services
Through our collaboration with Immanuel, we are also able to provide a range of Veteran services designed to honor the brave men and women throughout Nebraska who have served our country.
This includes Pinning Ceremonies and Vet-to-Vet Volunteer Programming. For more information, contact us.
Tabitha Hospice | A Collaboration with Immanuel Team
With Tabitha Hospice, your family will be supported by an experienced, caring team with more than 170 years of total experience. Our director of clinical services and all full-time RN case managers are hospice and palliative care certified, with demonstrated expertise in providing compassionate and client-centered care.
Medical Team
Our physician team works with your physicians to develop client care plans and provide ongoing review of Tabitha Hospice care. If necessary, our medical directors can intervene to ensure your loved one receives appropriate treatment that conforms to care plans and falls within established hospice care guidelines.
Nursing Team
The Tabitha Hospice nursing team will make scheduled visits according to individual needs. Nurses work closely with clients, families and physicians to monitor symptoms and medications, coordinate communications and serve as an educational resource. The nursing team is on-call 24/7 for consultation and emergency visits.
Spiritual Support Team
Emotional and spiritual support is provided by the Tabitha Hospice social workers and the pastoral team. Our bereavement support program is available for all loved ones for 13 months following hospice care, and is administered by coordinators dedicated to serving their individual communities.
Hospice Volunteers
Hospice volunteers are an integral part of Tabitha’s Hospice team, providing emotional, physical and spiritual support to both clients and their families. These trained, caring hospice volunteers provide assistance through companionship, listening, pet therapy, respite care , light housekeeping and helping with everyday tasks.
Let’s Get Started
Get in touch with a member of our care team to have your questions answered about hospice care in the greater Omaha area. We can’t wait to connect with you.