2014-08-08T12:00:34-05:00 2013-09-30 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 WEST MADISON STREET SUITE 700 CHICAGO IL 606024903 990 2012-10-01 591744006 THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC HOSP 7275864432 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard Clearwater FL 33760 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 2014-08-06 true Nicole Bencik P00756195 3128997000 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z SUNCOAST HOSPICE RAFAEL SCIULLO 5771 Roosevelt Blvd Clearwater FL 33760 131735442 false X WWW.THEHOSPICE.ORG X 1977 FL SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S MISSION IS TO BE THE CENTER TO IMPROVE LIFE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY ADVANCED ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING, GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT AND OTHER END-OF-LIFE ISSUES. 15 14 990 1706 172469 0 4924240 4297888 121160889 124059614 -166331 59127 549453 245273 126468251 128661902 0 1914023 0 0 63834878 62342032 0 0 0 61685952 62660247 125520830 126916302 947421 1745600 51635108 53806658 25129557 25104892 26505551 28701766 X SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S MISSION IS TO BE THE CENTER TO IMPROVE LIFE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY ADVANCED ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING, GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT AND OTHER END-OF-LIFE ISSUES. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O). false false 99184939 105812599 HOSPICE SERVICES - FOUNDED 35 YEARS AGO BY VOLUNTEERS, SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S MISSION OF CARE FOCUSES ON PERSONS WITH CHRONIC OR SERIOUS ILLNESSES AND EXTENDS TO THOSE ACTING AS CAREGIVERS OR WORKING THROUGH GRIEF OR TRAUMA. SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS RECOGNIZED NATIONWIDE FOR ITS INNOVATIVE SERVICE DELIVERY, ADVOCACY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREA OF PATIENT RECORDS, AS WELL AS OTHER TECHNOLOGY-RELATED INNOVATIONS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CARE IN PRIVATE HOMES AND APARTMENTS, SUNCOAST HOSPICE SERVES THOSE WHO RESIDE IN NURSING HOMES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (ALFS) ITS OWN CARE CENTERS, HOSPITALS AND OTHER SETTINGS. OF THOSE WHO DIED IN PINELLAS COUNTY LAST YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 72% WERE SERVED BY SUNCOAST HOSPICE. SUNCOAST HOSPICE SERVES ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO DIAGNOSES, AGE, RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. APPROXIMATELY $2.4 MILLION IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE WAS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LAST YEAR. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) 3573731 17247329 THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE CENTERS, ALSO KNOWN AS INPATIENT CENTERS, ARE PLACES OF REFUGE FOR OUR PATIENTS WHEN THEY SUFFER SEVERE PAIN OR EXPERIENCE ACUTE SYMPTOMS THAT CANNOT BE RESOLVED OR MANAGED IN THEIR OWN HOMES. CARE WITH COMPASSION IS PROVIDED AT THESE THREE CENTERS. EACH SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE CENTER IS STAFFED BY EXPERT MEDICAL TEAMS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK IN SETTINGS DESIGNED EXPRESSLY FOR THE COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE OF OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR PATIENTS STAY IN SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE CENTERS UNTIL THEIR PAIN AND SYMPTOMS ARE RESOLVED AND CONTROLLED ENOUGH TO ALLOW THEM TO COMFORTABLY RETURN TO THEIR RESIDENCES - THEIR CHOSEN ACTIVITIES - THEIR LIVES. EACH CENTER HAS ITS OWN DISTINCT ENVIRONMENT AND SETTING BUT SHARES A COMMON GOAL OF CREATING A SENSE OF COMFORT, PEACE AND TRANQUILITY. OUR CARE CENTERS OFFER CARE WITH DIGNITY IN PRIVATE ROOMS WITH OUTDOOR VIEWS. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) 2912552 85335 PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS - DURING THE YEAR THE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM'S ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $2.1 MILLION. PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES INCLUDE: -VISITS FROM REGISTERED PHYSICIANS, NURSES, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, HOME HEALTH AIDES AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS; -COUNSELING WITH SOCIAL WORKERS AND CHAPLAINS FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS; -PALLIATIVE ARTS SUCH AS MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC TOUCH, AROMATHERAPY, EXPRESSIVE ARTS, REIKI, PET THERAPY, HUMOR THERAPY;-ADVANCE CARE PLANNING ASSISTANCE;-HELP WITH ACCESSING COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES;-CAREGIVER EDUCATION; AND-PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT CONSULTS IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND NURSING HOMES. 4826575 1914023 937190 OTHER PROGRAMS- IMPORTANT AMONG THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUNCOAST HOSPICE AND ITS FAMILY OF PROGRAMS OFFER IS GRIEF OR BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AND COUNSELING. WHILE STAGES OF GRIEF HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED, NO TWO PEOPLE GRIEVE IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY OR IN PRESCRIBED TIME FRAMES. SUNCOAST HOSPICE OFFERS GRIEF COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO THOSE IT SERVES IN ITS HOSPICE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. SUNCOAST HOSPICE COUNSELORS ARE CALLED UPON TO HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY TRAUMATIC DEATHS, SUCH AS ACCIDENTS OR SUICIDES, AS WELL AS GRIEF EXPERIENCED WHEN CRIME IS THE CAUSE FOR LOSS OF LIFE. A SPECIAL CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN GRIEF IS OFFERED EACH YEAR, AS WELL AS OTHER PROGRAMS AND SESSIONS FOR YOUNGSTERS WHO ARE TRYING TO COME TO TERMS WITH THE DEATH OF SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN CLOSE TO THEM. AS TESTAMENT TO ITS COMMITMENT TO THE PINELLAS COMMUNITY AND THE WELL-BEING OF ITS CITIZENS, SUNCOAST HOSPICE OFFERS EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON A WIDE VARIETY OF SUBJECTS AND TO VARIED AUDIENCES. SOME OF THE OFFERINGS ARE FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS, WHILE OTHERS ARE SIMPLY TO INFORM AND ENLIGHTEN AUDIENCES. TRAINING IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEERS WISHING TO HELP OUT IN AREAS THAT REQUIRE LENGTHIER, SPECIALTY-TARGETED COURSES. TRAINING AND GUIDANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO ACT AS CAREGIVERS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS. SUNCOAST HOSPICE STAFF MEMBERS DEMONSTRATE HANDS-ON PRACTICES AND TEACH CARE TECHNIQUES, WHICH INCLUDE SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS. SUCH TRAINING IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. THERE IS PERHAPS NO MORE DIFFICULT, HEARTBREAKING CHALLENGE IN LIFE THAN HAVING A CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS, LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS. FAMILY DYNAMICS CHANGE - SIBLINGS MAY FEEL LEFT OUT AS PARENTS DEVOTE TIME AND ATTENTION TO THE SICK CHILD AND EXTENDED FAMILY MEMBERS MAY FEEL HELPLESS IN ATTEMPTS TO BE SUPPORTIVE. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES COVER THE SPAN FROM NEWBORN TO AGE 21. YOUNGSTERS MAY RECEIVE CARE FROM STEPPING STONES 4 KIDS IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR ANYWHERE ELSE THAT MEETS THEIR NEEDS. FOCUS IS ON BRINGING COMFORT TO THE CHILDREN AND PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL CARE AND SYMPTOM RELIEF, NURSING CARE, HOME HEALTH AIDES AND PALLIATIVE ARTS, SUCH AS PET THERAPY, MASSAGE THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY AND MORE. FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED WITH VISITS FROM TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, FAMILY FUN NIGHTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, ASSISTANCE WITH DIFFICULT DECISIONS AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. STEPPING STONES PROGRAMS PROVIDE EXCELLENT, SPECIAL COUNSELING FOR YOUNGSTERS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WHO NEED HELP TO FIND HEALING AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBER. IN ADDITION, SPECIAL PERINATAL CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH PREGNANCIES THAT CANNOT BE CARRIED TO TERM OR THOSE WHOSE PREGNANCIES END IN THE TRAGEDY BEARING A STILLBORN CHILD. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO HELP FAMILIES FIND THEIR WAYS TOWARD HEALING FOLLOWING SUCH INCIDENTS, INCLUDING SPECIAL COMPASSIONATE TOUCHES SUCH AS UNBELIEVABLY TINY, ULTRA SOFT BABY CLOTHES FOR PARENTS TO WRAP THEIR LITTLE ONES IN RIGHT AFTER BIRTH OR FOR BURIAL. SUNCOAST HOSPICE'S SPEAKERS NETWORK IS MADE UP OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ALL ASPECTS OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE. SUNCOAST HOSPICE SPEAKERS ARE WILLING PRESENTERS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, CIVIC GROUPS, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, NURSING HOMES, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND OTHER AUDIENCES. SPEAKERS COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS FROM THE BASICS OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE TO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SPECIAL EVENTS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, PALLIATIVE ARTS AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO SUNCOAST HOSPICE COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERS TO HEAR NATIONALLY KNOWN OR LOCAL SPEAKERS, ATTEND PROGRAMS OR PERHAPS MAKE USE OF THE SPECIALTY LIBRARIES AT ALL CENTERS. APPROXIMATELY 1,600 PATIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND APPROXIMATELY 1.3 MILLION DOLLARS IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE WAS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LAST YEAR. 4826575 1914023 937190 110497797 true true false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false true 399 0 true 990 true true true false false false false false false false false false X 15 14 true false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true false false false FL X ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 7275864432 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 X BENJAMIN HAYES BSM 1.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 BETTY OLDANIE 1.00 46.00 X X 0 279566 5529 CHAD WHETSTONE CPA 1.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLI HANLEY-CRABB ESQ 1.00 2.00 X X 0 0 0 RAFAEL SCIULLO 1.00 46.00 X X 0 0 0 SISTER PAT SHIRLEY 1.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DR DAVID BUBY 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY WOODWORTH MBA 1.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY HYER PHD 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA LENDERMAN 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 MARY JEAN ETTEN EDD 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GAINES 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BARMORE 1.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 REV CLARENCE WELCH 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 RON STONE EDD 1.00 0 X 0 0 0 SUSAN BROWN 1.00 3.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 1.00 46.00 X 0 237845 26359 MARCI PRUITT 40.00 0 X 164854 0 29309 DEIDRA WOODS 40.00 0 X 237370 0 27149 DIANNE KNIGHT 40.00 0 X 190862 0 24109 DONALD SIMMLER 40.00 0 X 197686 0 18344 KAREN L WILLIAMS 40.00 0 X 191007 0 12614 SUSAN WEHR 40.00 0 X 214191 0 1191 1195970 517411 144604 23 false true false SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 10569545 FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS PO BOX 102222 ATLANTA GA 303682222 MEDICAL SERVICES 3353712 BON SECOURS-MARIA MANOR 10300 4TH STREET NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33716 ROOM AND BOARD 1255376 PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVCS DBA SUNSTAR P O BOX 31074 TAMPA FL 336313074 MEDICAL SERVICES 849271 LAKESIDE OAKS CARE CENTER 1061 VIRGINIA ST DUNEDIN FL 34698 ROOM AND BOARD 813630 97 4220000 77888 4297888 NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 623000 123998185 123998185 SUPPORT SERVICES TO AFFILIATES 900099 61429 61429 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124059614 140226 140226 0 172469 172469 80331 30366 49965 0 49965 49965 2956075 6000 3040034 3140 -83959 2860 -81099 -81099 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 22839 22839 0 0 0 0 0 0 22839 128661902 124082453 172469 109092 1914023 1914023 0 0 0 157188 157188 0 49370986 47427789 1943197 983660 945067 38593 6946720 6674171 272549 4883478 4691879 191599 0 0 116825 116825 0 0 0 45777374 35065798 10711576 0 0 1930446 1543636 386810 29043 29043 0 2395103 2183193 211910 82712 78695 4017 0 30290 29780 510 128368 128368 600697 600697 2737306 2205332 531974 1166405 198944 967461 DRUG EXPENSE 3470108 3470108 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 751359 751359 MEDICAL AND OTHER SUPPLIES 2029149 1962530 66619 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 982261 753868 228393 432801 415394 17407 0 126916302 110497797 16418505 0 0 7700 7700 15228704 15613670 10180800 9211578 0 0 205207 170933 425610 409024 50708839 25760790 24468153 24948049 5203 40000 149997 0 0 1073731 3295707 51635108 53806658 16857038 15001326 6970118 6554695 0 1302401 3548871 25129557 25104892 X 26465551 28551766 40000 150000 26505551 28701766 51635108 53806658 X 1745600 -12027 462642 X false true X true false X 4496472 3756933 4627500 4924240 4297888 22103033 121955033 122161593 119079547 121160889 124059614 608416676 0 0 0 126451505 125918526 123707047 126085129 128357502 630519709 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 630519709 298824 137429 164858 189234 220557 1010902 0 298824 137429 164858 189234 220557 1010902 0 0 0 0 0 0 19328 486752 273663 322090 22839 1124672 126769657 126542707 124145568 126596453 128600898 632655283 0.99660 0.99610 0.00160 0.00210 X SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, OTHER INCOME, DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 19328, COLUMN B - 486752, COLUMN C - 273663, COLUMN D - 322090, COLUMN E - 22839, COLUMN F - 1124672; RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 2404 2404 false Description of the activities reported on Lines 1a through 1i Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 THE ORGANIZATION PAYS DUES TO THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION AND FLORIDA HOSPICE ASSOCIATION. A PORTION OF THOSE DUES ARE USED FOR LOBBYING. 2945549 355368 355368 2945549 2945939 544546 544936 2945549 2945939 0 68599 68599 0 2945939 2116400 0 924406 94867 0 2945939 2192040 0 94845 170485 0 2116400 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 false true true 5243299 5243299 25588139 10491141 15096998 716351 497955 218396 19040388 14771694 4268694 120662 120662 24948049 DUE FROM AFFILIATES 2496766 DEPOSITS 734250 BOND CLOSING COSTS 64691 3295707 0 INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 794398 DUE TO AFFILIATES 512147 NOTE PAYABLE TO SUNCOAST FOUNDATION 2242326 3548871 X 129112517 -12027 462642 450615 128661902 0 0 128661902 126916302 0 0 126916302 0 0 126916302 Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE HELD BY THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). THE INTENDED USE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES. FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 HOSPICE IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON INCOME FROM RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CORRESPONDING STATE TAX LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED. DUE TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, HOSPICE IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX OR STATE INCOME TAX. HOSPICE'S FORM 990 HAS NOT BEEN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. HOSPICE DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. HOSPICE RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. HOSPICE DID NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED OR RECOGNIZED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012. Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - 352645; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - 109997; true SUNCOAST PACE 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 452980257 501(C)(3) 1741554 0 N/A N/A PROGRAM SUPPORT THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 592252045 501(C)(3) 172469 0 N/A N/A PROGRAM SUPPORT 2 0 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE GRANTS PAID DURING THE YEAR WERE INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF SUNCOAST PACE AND THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. false false false false false false false false false ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 0 233341 0 0 0 4504 0 7330 0 19029 0 264204 0 0 BETTY OLDANIE 0 279566 0 0 0 0 0 3813 0 1716 0 285095 0 0 DEIDRA WOODS 237370 0 0 0 0 0 7345 0 19804 0 264519 0 0 0 DIANNE KNIGHT 190862 0 0 0 0 0 5911 0 18198 0 214971 0 0 0 DONALD SIMMLER 197686 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18344 0 216030 0 0 0 KAREN L WILLIAMS 191007 0 0 0 0 0 5461 0 7153 0 203621 0 0 0 MARCI PRUITT 164854 0 0 0 0 0 5207 0 24102 0 194163 0 0 0 SUSAN WEHR 214191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1191 0 215382 0 0 0 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. SCCI USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE HIS COMPENSATION. A PINELLAS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY 596000800 72316MEL9 2004-12-15 21375000 FINANCE HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES AND REFUND 1/2004 BONDS false false false A 6479363 0 21784363 0 0 0 258125 142893 0 14883345 6500000 0 2006 true false true true A false true false false false false 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 false false 0 false false A false false false true true false 0.0 false 0.0 false true A false WRITTEN PROCEDURES SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 9 THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO ENSURE ALL NONQUALIFIED BONDS (IF ANY) OF THE ISSUE ARE REMEDIATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ASSOCIATED REGULATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. ISSUER NAME: Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority: No Rebate Due. Schedule K, Part IV, Line 2c THE CALCULATION FOR COMPUTING NO REBATE DUE WAS PERFORMED ON 12/15/2009. WRITTEN PROCEDURES SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 7 THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO MONITOR THE ORGANIZATION'S ABILITY TO REMAIN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARBITRAGE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 148 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. WRITTEN PROCEDURES SCHEDULE K, PART V THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF ADOPTING WRITTEN PROCEDURES WHICH DICTATE HOW MANAGEMENT TIMELY IDENTIFIES AND CORRECTS VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL TAX REQUIREMENTS USING THE VOLUNTARY CLOSING AGREEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE IRS WHEN SELF-REMEDIATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STAY ABREAST OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND CONSIDERS THE REPERCUSSIONS OF ALL SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES WHICH COULD FORESEEABLY HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT BONDS AND THE ASSOCIATED FEDERAL TAX REGULATIONS. IN THE EVENT A VIOLATION IS IDENTIFIED THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WHILE WORKING WITH THE FEDERAL AUTHORITIES AS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT SUFFICIENT CONTROLS ARE PRESENT WHICH WILL GUARD AGAINST FUTURE VIOLATIONS. STAHL AND ASSOCIATES DIRECTOR OF HOSPICE IS KEY EMPLOYEE AT STAHL 1059870 INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID false ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 (CONTINUED FROM PART III) SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS GUIDED BY ITS COMMITMENT TO PROVIDE CARE AND COMFORT TO INDIVIDUALS AS THEY NEAR THE END OF LIFE, LESSENING THEIR PAIN AND SUFFERING, THUS ENABLING THEM TO LIVE IN AS MUCH COMFORT AND DIGNITY AS POSSIBLE. GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED TO CAREGIVERS/FAMILIES, AS WELL AS GRIEF, SPIRITUAL AND BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED FROM PART III) LAST YEAR, SUNCOAST HOSPICE SERVED MORE THAN 8,700 PATIENTS BY APPROXIMATELY 1,400 STAFF MEMBERS FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 614,000 PATIENT DAYS. SUNCOAST HOSPICE IS HOLISTIC IN ITS APPROACH, HELPING TO GUIDE PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AND SUPPORTING THEM IN THEIR DECISION MAKING. DESPITE GROWTH IN STATURE AND SIZE, SUNCOAST HOSPICE REMAINS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WITH ITS LEADERSHIP AND STAFF EVER MINDFUL OF WHAT ITS COMMUNITY WANTS IN A HOSPICE PROVIDER. BECAUSE OF ITS STRONG COMMUNITY CONNECTION, SUNCOAST HOSPICE HAS ALWAYS HAD VIBRANT VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. VOLUNTEERS, NOW MORE THAN 2,900 STRONG, BRING A RICH ARRAY OF IDEAS, TALENT AND EXPERIENCE TO THE ORGANIZATION. LAST YEAR ALONE, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 287,586 HOURS OF SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF SUNCOAST'S MISSION. SUNCOAST HOSPICE RELIES ON A SOLID TEAM CONCEPT IN ITS SERVICE DELIVERY. PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE TEAMS CONSIST OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AIDES, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, NURSE PRACTITIONERS, CHAPLAINS, SOCIAL WORKERS AND VOLUNTEERS. AT THE CENTER OF EACH TEAM ARE THE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO MAY CHOOSE TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE VARIOUS CARE OPTIONS OPEN TO THEM. PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE TEAMS MAY INCLUDE PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS AND PALLIATIVE ARTS SPECIALISTS AND SUCH OPTIONS AS MASSAGE, THERAPEUTIC TOUCH, PET THERAPY, REIKI, HUMOR THERAPY AND MORE. PATIENTS MAY CHOOSE TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE SERVICES OFFERED ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN NEEDS, WANTS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS. FAMILIES OFTEN REMARK THAT THE PATIENT AND FAMILY CARE TEAMS FIT REMARKABLY WELL INTO THEIR HOMES AND LIVES. MANY HAVE SAID THAT CARE IS MORE THAN JUST A WORD TO SUNCOAST HOSPICE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, NOTING THE WILLINGNESS TO GO THE EXTRA MILE ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. AS THE HUSBAND OF ONE PATIENT SAID OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE - YOU ALWAYS FIND A WAY TO SAY YES. CARE AND SERVICE MAY BE COVERED BY MEDICARE, MEDICAID, INSURANCE PROVIDERS OR PRIVATE FUNDS. NO ONE IN NEED OF END-OF-LIFE CARE IS TURNED AWAY. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONTINUED FROM PART III) ROOMS ARE DECORATED IN SOFT COLORS AND FURNISHINGS FOCUS ON AESTHETICS AS WELL AS FUNCTION. SPECIALLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS GREET NEW PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, HELPING TO BECOME ACCLIMATED AND OFFERING COMPANIONSHIP AND ASSISTANCE. LAST YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 3500 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED AT ONE OF THE SUNCOAST HOSPICE CARE CENTERS. Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE SECRETARY AND THE TREASURER. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BY RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAY DESIGNATE FROM ITS MEMBERS UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT IN SESSION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS AND MAY EXERCISE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT, IF ANY, THAT SUCH AUTHORITY SHALL BE LIMITED BY A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS IN OFFICE. Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 PATRICK BARMORE, MICHAEL GAINES, BETTY OLDANIE, AND RAFAEL SCIULLO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. A RELATED, FOR-PROFIT COMPANY - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP Classes of members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. (SUNCOAST HOSPICE) SHALL BE SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. AS THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI HAS THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE. Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a PURSUANT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI, HAS THE RIGHT TO ELECT, APPOINT, OR REMOVE ANY DIRECTOR OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE WITHOUT CAUSE AT ANY TIME. Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, SCCI, HAS THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR RATIFY SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SUNCOAST HOSPICE SHALL NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE SCCI BOARD. SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: THE RIGHT TO AMEND, REPEAL OR ALTER THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS; SELL, LEASE OR OTHERWISE DISPOSE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS; AND MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE THE ORGANIZATION WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION. Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS THE EXPERTISE OF AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE IRS FORM 990, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR REVIEW THE TAX RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED DISCLOSURES. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSONS) OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE A DUTY TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BOTH REAL AND PERCEIVED, WHICH MAY NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE ORGANIZATION OR THOSE IT SERVES. THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTED PERSONS ARE TO BE GUIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, VISION AND VALUES AND TO SERVE PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHOUT NEED FOR ANY PERSONAL FAVOR OR GAIN. THE ORGANIZATION'S ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE PLAN EMPHASIZES THE DUTY INTERESTED PERSONS HAVE TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY BENEFIT THEIR PRIVATE INTERESTS OR RESULT IN A POSSIBLE EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE THAT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. IN THE EVENT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INTERESTED PERSONS MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THEIR FINANCIAL INTEREST AND DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR, CEO OR OTHER DESIGNATED PERSONS. IF IT IS DETERMINED AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND AN INTERESTED PERSON, THE PARTY WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST ABSTAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTING ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, BOARD MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY HAVE SIGNED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE AND ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE AGENDA AND, FOR THE RECORD, DISCLOSE ANY ITEMS WITH WHICH THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. IS DETERMINED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO OF THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SCCI. THIS REVIEW WILL INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CAREER CENTER WHEN AN EXTERNAL REVIEW HAS BEEN PERFORMED PER THE PROCESS BELOW. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE OFFICERS OF SCCI AND AFFILIATES. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS IS APPROPRIATE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B BELOW IS THE PROCESS USED BY SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI) FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE FAMILY OF PROGRAMS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF SCCI. THIS REVIEW WILL INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CAREER CENTER WHEN AN EXTERNAL REVIEW HAS BEEN PERFORMED PER THE PROCESS BELOW. EVERY 3-5 YEARS THE CAREER CENTER WILL EMPLOY A WELL-RECOGNIZED, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO REVIEW THE MARKET RANGES FOR THE CEO OF SCCI AND THE OTHER OFFICERS. THE REVIEW WILL INCLUDE A NATIONAL COMPARISON OF SIMILAR JOBS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED COMPANIES IN ORDER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITHIN A REASONABLE AND APPROPRIATE RANGE. THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS IS APPROPRIATE TO RECOMMEND ANY MARKET-BASED CHANGES OR POSSIBLY JUST ASSURE OURSELVES OF THE CURRENT CORRECT POSITIONING OF COMPENSATION FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND CEO, RAFAEL SCIULLO, STARTED WITH THE ORGANIZATION IN FEBRUARY 2013 AND THEREFORE DID NOT RECEIVE ANY CALENDAR YEAR 2012 COMPENSATION. Other Expenses Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g OTHER SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 45777374, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 35065798, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 10711576, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ; Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 UNREALIZED GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT - 352645; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - 109997; SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH LLC 5771 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD CLEARWATER FL 33760 591744006 N/A FL 0 0 HFS SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD CLEARWATER FL 33760 HOLDING CO. FL 501(C)(3) 11 - Type II NA false AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 AIDS PREVENTION FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false PROJECT GRACE INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 HOSPICE RESOURCES FL 501(C)(3) 9 SCCI false THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 EDUCATION FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 FUNDRAISING FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false SUNCOAST PACE INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 PACE PROGRAM FL 501(C)(3) 9 SCCI false HOSPICE SYSTEMS INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 600 CLEARWATER FL 33760 593502780 SOFTWARE SALES FL NA C CORPORATION false true true false false false false false false true true true true true true false true false true