2013-08-07T07:00:13-05:00 2012-09-30 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2011-10-01 591744006 THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC HOSP 7275864432 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard Clearwater FL 33760 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 2013-08-06 true Nicole Bencik P00756195 3128997000 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SUNCOAST HOSPICE ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 5771 Roosevelt Blvd Clearwater FL 33760 126821215 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. 14 13 1089 1937 213828 0 4627500 4924240 119079547 121160889 78564 -166331 534164 549453 124319775 126468251 24177 0 0 0 71668441 63834878 0 0 0 51158562 61685952 122851180 125520830 1468595 947421 52966059 51635108 24664049 25129557 28302010 26505551 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 86967172 0 106744382 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 HOSPICE HOUSES, HOSPITALS AND OTHER SETTING. OF THOSE WHO DIED IN PINELLAS COUNTY LAST YEAR, 68 PERCENT WERE SERVED BY SUNCOAST HOSPICE. SUNCOAST HOSPICE SERVES ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT REGARD TO DIAGNOSES, AGE, RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC OR FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. APPROXIMATELY $6.8 MILLION IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE WAS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LAST YEAR. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) 17512946 0 13513217 HOSPICE HOUSES - IN KEEPING WITH ITS PATIENT-FAMILY CENTERED PLANS OF CARE, SUNCOAST HOSPICE OFFERS THREE HOSPICE HOUSES FOR THOSE WHOSE FAMILY SITUATIONS AND LEVELS OF CARE WARRANT SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT. SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSES ARE HAVENS WHEN PATIENTS NEED SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, RESPITE CARE OR BECAUSE FOR VARIOUS REASONS, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE FOR THEM TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. PATIENTS ADMITTED TO SUNCOAST HOSPICE HOUSES FIND THEMSELVES IN WARM, HOMELIKE SURROUNDINGS WITH GROUNDS THAT OFFER TRANQUIL GARDENS, FOUNTAINS AND QUIET PATHWAYS. EACH HOSPICE HOUSE OFFERS SPECIAL EXPERTISE IN PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AND IN HELPING TO EASE EMOTIONAL STRESS OR OTHER DISCOMFORT. HOMELIKE COMFORT EXTENDS EVEN THE ROAST CHICKEN OR OTHER FAMILY FARE SERVED, INCLUDING THE FRESH COOKIES BAKED DAILY FOR ALL TO ENJOY. LAST YEAR, 2200 INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE SERVED BY SUNCOAST'S HOSPICE HOUSES. 2394145 0 982224 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 AN 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. 1705215 0 243156 PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS - DURING THE YEAR THE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM'S ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,114,000. 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. MORE THAN 1,700 PATIENTS WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. 1705215 0 243156 108579478 true true false true false false false false true true false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true 341 0 true 1089 true true true false false false false false false false false false X 14 13 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 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BETTY OLDANIE 1.00 X X 0 143057 6853 CHAD WHETSTONE CPA 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KELLI HANLEY-CRABB ESQ 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SISTER PAT SHIRLEY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DR DAVID BUBY 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY WOODWORTH MBA 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA LENDERMAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY JEAN ETTEN EDD 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 1.00 X 0 300049 13334 MICHAEL GAINES 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BARMORE 1.00 X 0 0 0 REV CLARENCE WELCH 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON STONE EDD 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUSAN BROWN 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 1.00 X 0 239764 28784 MARCI PRUITT 40.00 X 158006 0 29192 DEIDRA WOODS 40.00 X 226103 0 31214 DONALD SIMMLER 40.00 X 191878 0 19306 KAREN WILLIAMS 40.00 X 180381 0 12397 KIRKSAK POONKASEM 40.00 X 183287 0 12214 WAYNE ANDERSON 40.00 X 183467 0 7759 1123122 682870 161053 22 false true false SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 11549666 FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS 4371 VERONICA S SHOEMAKER BLVD FORT MYERS FL 33916 MEDICAL SERVICES 2732397 EXTENSYS INC 253 PINE AVE N BLDG B OLDSMAR FL 34677 INFORMATION SERVICES 1612992 LAKESIDE OAKS CARE CENTER 1061 VIRGINIA STREET DUNEDIN FL 34698 ROOM AND BOARD 1023527 BON SECOURS-MARIA MANOR 10300 4TH STREET NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33716 ROOM AND BOARD 924552 99 4904240 20000 4924240 NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 623000 121160889 121160889 0 0 0 0 121160889 143108 143108 0 213828 213828 46126 32591 13535 0 13535 13535 10934 320373 0 -309439 -309439 -309439 0 0 0 REIMBURSED EXPENSES 900099 38013 38013 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 250000 250000 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 34077 34077 0 0 0 0 322090 126468251 121482979 213828 -152796 0 0 0 0 166047 166047 0 50342312 48331410 2010902 1045888 1004402 41486 8503738 8161252 342486 3776893 3627081 149812 0 0 100000 100000 0 0 0 42325123 30861235 11463888 0 1635396 1353281 282115 31191 31191 0 2546546 2294019 252527 2007261 2003404 3857 0 38918 38887 31 176307 184 176123 313367 313367 2500335 1911702 588633 1231836 667012 564824 DRUG EXPENSE 3208348 3208348 NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND FOOD 2604734 2527658 77076 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1051773 821100 230673 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1463349 1463349 451468 107916 343552 0 125520830 108579478 16941352 0 0 7600 7700 14778909 15228704 31296 657 9271433 10180143 181981 205207 979072 425610 48091712 23623559 25594308 24468153 5203 810000 40000 0 0 1311460 1073731 52966059 51635108 16271419 16857038 7370552 6970118 1022078 1302401 24664049 25129557 X 28242010 26465551 60000 40000 28302010 26505551 52966059 51635108 X 947421 -2743880 X false true true X false X 3807681 4496472 3756933 4627500 4924240 21612826 134361916 121955033 122161593 119079547 121160889 618718978 0 0 0 138169597 126451505 125918526 123707047 126085129 640331804 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 640331804 588403 298824 137429 164858 189234 1378748 0 588403 298824 137429 164858 189234 1378748 0 0 0 0 0 0 9225 19328 486752 273663 322090 1111058 138767225 126769657 126542707 124145568 126596453 642821610 0.99610 0.99330 0.00210 0.00510 X OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 9225, COLUMN B - 19328, COLUMN C - 486752, COLUMN D - 273663, COLUMN E - 322090, COLUMN F - 1111058;, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 3445 3445 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. A PORTION OF THOSE DUES ARE USED FOR LOBBYING. 2945939 544546 544946 2945539 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 23306061 9354558 13951503 692112 431494 260618 17957392 13837507 4119885 892848 892848 24468153 0 INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 1147043 DUE TO AFFILIATES 155358 1302401 126468251 125520830 947421 -76907 -2445235 -2522142 -1574721 123632742 -76907 -2445235 -2522142 126154884 313367 313367 126468251 123887008 -1320455 -1320455 125207463 313367 313367 125520830 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, 2012 AND 2011. Other changes in net assets Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -141555; NET LOSS FROM AFFILIATE - -981970; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - -20000; LOSS ON DEBT FORGIVENESS - -1301710; Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -141555; NET LOSS FROM AFFILIATE - -981970; LOSS ON DEBT FORGIVENESS - -1301710; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - -20000; Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b PAYMENT TO AFFILIATE - 313367; Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d LOSS ON DEBT FORGIVENESS - -1301710; OTHER CHANGES - -18745; Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 4b PAYMENT TO AFFILIATE - 313367; false false false false false false false false false ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 0 235260 0 0 0 4504 0 7536 0 21248 0 268548 0 0 DEIDRA WOODS 226103 0 0 0 0 0 6920 0 24294 0 257317 0 0 0 DONALD SIMMLER 191878 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19306 0 211184 0 0 0 KAREN WILLIAMS 180381 0 0 0 0 0 5422 0 6975 0 192778 0 0 0 KIRKSAK POONKASEM 183287 0 0 0 0 0 5343 0 6871 0 195501 0 0 0 MARCI PRUITT 158006 0 0 0 0 0 5056 0 24136 0 187198 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 0 299059 0 0 0 990 0 5091 0 8243 0 313383 0 0 WAYNE ANDERSON 183467 0 0 0 0 0 5265 0 2494 0 191226 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 HER COMPENSATION. PINELLAS COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY 596000800 72316MEL9 2004-12-15 21375000 FINANCE HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES AND REFUND 1/2004 BONDS false false false 5509363 0 21784363 0 0 0 258125 142893 0 14883345 6500000 0 2006 true false true true false true false false 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 true false true false false false true X 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 1700 PATIENTS DAILY BY APPROXIMATELY 1400 STAFF MEMBERS. MORE THAN 8500 PATIENTS WERE SERVED LAST YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 630,000 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 2,400 STRONG, BRING A RICH ARRAY OF IDEAS, TALENT AND EXPERIENCE TO THE ORGANIZATION. LAST YEAR ALONE, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 284,772 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. 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 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 MARY LABYAK 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 BOARD OF 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. 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, 2012. 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, 2012. 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. Average number of hours devoted per week to related organization Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B BETTY OLDANIE:AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 40.00040.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;KELLI HANLEY-CRABB, ESQ.:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.000;BENJAMIN HAYES:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.000;SISTER PAT SHIRLEY:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.000;CHAD WHETSTONE, CPA:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.000;PATRICK BARMORE:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;SUSAN BROWN:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.000;MARY JEAN ETTEN, ED.D.:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.000;MICHAEL GAINES:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;MARY LABYAK, MSSW, LCSW:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 40.00040.000, AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000;DR. DAVID BUBY:AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.000;JUDY WOODWORTH, MBA:SUNCOAST PACE- 1.000;ANNE HOCHSPRUNG:SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC.- 40.00040.000, THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC.- 1.0001.000, THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST- 1.0001.000, SUNCOAST PACE- 1.0001.000, PROJECT GRACE, INC.- 1.0001.000, AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC.- 1.0001.000, HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC.- 1.000; Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -78162; TRANSFERS TO AFFILIATES - -1542193; UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -141555; NET LOSS FROM AFFILIATE - -981970; SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD CLEARWATER FL 33760 263605761 HOLDING CO. FL 501(C)(3) 11 - Type II NA false AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 592862537 AIDS PREVENTION FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false PROJECT GRACE INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 311699259 HOSPICE RESOURCES FL 501(C)(3) 9 SCCI false THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 593176721 EDUCATION FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 592252045 FUNDRAISING FL 501(C)(3) 7 SCCI false SUNCOAST PACE INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 452980257 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 false true false true