Tabor Apartments is a low-income 30-unit apartment building of independent living. Twenty-three apartments are one-bedroom units and seven are studio apartments, some with a paneled wall between the living area and the bedroom. Tabor is physically attached by a walkway to Even Ezer Lutheran Care Center. Rent is based on a HUD formula (see below).

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Included with monthly rent:

  • Large living rooms with TV outlets and a telephone jack. Drapes are furnished.
  • Bedrooms are large enough for a double or queen size bed.
  • Bathrooms have a tub and shower plus cupboard space. Safety holds are installed as needed.
  • Kitchens are furnished with refrigerators, stoves, garbage disposals, hoods over stoves, ample cupboard space and a smoke detector.
  • Each apartment has four closets: two for hanging clothes, two with shelves and storage room for vacuum, etc.
  • The first floor has a commons room with full kitchen facilities for use by residents and their guests.
  • A coin-operated laundry room with two washers and two dryers is located on the second floor.
  • Several game tables are located on the third floor open area.
  • All apartments have carpeting and air conditioners. A large parking lot (snow removal furnished) and some carports are available.
  • Post office, laundry, trash removal, etc., are available indoors without having to go outdoors. Outside doors are on a security system.
Above is an example of one of the Tabor rooms, and below is a view of the kitchen.

The HUD formula:

  • An applicant must be low-income, a senior citizen (62) or on disability.
  • Income includes social security, any retirement income, interest from bank accounts, CD's, Annuities, etc.
  • Before figuring rent, deductions may be made from income for medical insurance, prescriptions used for chronic health conditions, eyeglasses, dental work, et.
  • HUD also allows a $400.00 deduction before determining income.
  • Rent includes heat, cooling, lights, trash removal, water, etc. The telephone is your own expenses.
  • The rent is 30% of your adjusted income after expenses.
Above right is a view of the bathroom with the helper bars in place. Above is the commons room, and to the right is a picture of the secure front entrance to Tabor Apartments.

Eben Ezer and Community Services include:

  • Any activities at Eben Ezer are open to Tabor residents.
  • County Express bus is available for doctor visits, hair dressing appointments, grocery store shopping, etc. Rates vary.
  • Tabor sponsors covered dish luncheons held periodically, coffee get-togethers every Friday morning, groups get together for card games, dominos, etc., on various afternoons and Saturdays.
  • A lunch meal is available from Eben Ezer in the common area on the first floor, or may be delivered to your door. Rates vary.
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