2012-08-13T10:00:26-05:00 2011-09-30 CROWE HORWATH LLP 70 West Madison Street Suite 700 Chicago IL 606024903 990 2010-10-01 591744006 THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST INC HOSP 7275864432 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard Clearwater FL 33760 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 2011-08-08 true 3128997000 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SUNCOAST HOSPICE ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 5771 Roosevelt Blvd Clearwater FL 33760 127972528 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 1476 2406 247626 0 3756933 4627500 122161593 119079547 88912 78564 802298 534164 126809736 124319775 59533 24177 0 0 71848277 71668441 0 0 0 58837380 51158562 130745190 122851180 -3935454 1468595 54956242 52966059 26848899 24664049 28107343 28302010 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 84315559 0 104574125 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. MORE THAN $11 MILLION IN UNCOMPENSATED CARE WAS PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LAST YEAR. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) 15598548 0 13235810 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. 2582755 0 757001 PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAMS - DURING THE YEAR THE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM'S ESTIMATED COST OF UNCOMPENSATED AND CHARITY CARE WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,354,000. 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, 2011. 2142043 24177 786274 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. 2142043 24177 786274 104638905 true true false true false false false false true true false false false 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 false false false false false false true false false false false true 351 0 true 1476 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 true false false FL X ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 7275864432 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD CLEARWATER FL 33760 X DAVID B BRECHER 40 X 175201 0 9741 SUSAN M WEHR 40 X 189073 0 2449 DONALD W SIMMLER 40 X 191170 0 21052 WILLIAM MOORE 40 X 234107 0 8146 WAYNE ANDERSON 40 X 174228 0 14315 MARCI PRUITT 40 X 151098 0 27383 JUDY WOODWORTH MBA 1 X 0 0 0 CHAD WHETSTONE CPA 1 X X 0 0 0 REV CLARENCE WELCH 1 X 0 0 0 RON STONE ED D 1 X 0 0 0 SISTER PAT SHIRLEY 1 X X 0 0 0 MARTHA LENDERMAN 1 X 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 40 X X 300081 0 15415 KATHY HYER PHD 1 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN HAYES 1 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GAINES 1 X 0 0 0 MARY JEAN ETTEN EDD 1 X 0 0 0 KELLI HANLEY-CRABB ESQ 1 X X 0 0 0 DAVID G BUBY DO 1 X 0 0 0 PATRICK BARMORE 1 X 0 0 0 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 40 X 228230 0 31084 SUSAN BROWN 1 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL DEAN 1 X 0 0 0 1643188 0 129585 30 false true false GULF COAST ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATION 1201 FIFTH AVE N 505 ST PETERSBURG FL 33705 MEDICAL SERVICES 3890418 STAHL & ASSOCIATES 110 CARILLION PKWY ST PETERSBURG FL 33716 INSURANCE SERVICES 1282074 FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS PO BOX 102222 ATLANTA GA 30368 MEDICAL SERVICES 1179667 MORTON PLANT HOSPITAL PO BOX 2369 OLDMAR FL 346772110 MEDICAL SERVICES 1062809 PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL PO BOX 31074 TAMPA IL 336313074 MEDICAL SERVICES 1014747 117 4620000 7500 4627500 NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 119079547 119079547 0 0 0 0 119079547 119393 119393 0 247626 247626 45465 32590 12875 0 12875 12875 3579334 3620163 -40829 0 -40829 -40829 0 0 0 REIMBURSEMENT FROM AFFILIATES 256759 256759 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 16904 16904 0 0 0 0 273663 124319775 119353210 247626 91439 24177 24177 0 0 0 665201 147836 517365 0 56559018 49207995 7351023 1176621 1023884 152737 8694838 7566162 1128676 4572763 3979173 593590 0 322836 322836 71950 71950 0 0 0 30367543 29029209 1338334 982934 982934 2247674 1190272 1057402 634145 634145 0 2388255 1894666 493589 2230735 2197599 33136 0 246348 54749 191599 191938 191938 0 2367484 1807707 559777 1372187 118597 1253590 DRUG EXPENSE 3026028 3026028 NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND FOOD 2454158 2201161 252997 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1234350 564877 669473 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 468026 468026 OTHER EXPENSES 551971 136787 415184 0 0 0 0 122851180 104638905 18212275 0 0 7600 7600 15222795 14778909 68523 31296 8982211 9271433 209377 181981 1065719 979072 54091099 28496791 26421542 25594308 80000 810000 0 0 2898475 1311460 54956242 52966059 18135367 16271419 7755996 7370552 957536 1022078 26848899 24664049 X 28027343 28242010 80000 60000 28107343 28302010 54956242 52966059 X 1468595 -1273928 X false true true X false X 4416222 3807681 4496472 3756933 4627500 21104808 127993300 134361916 121955033 122161593 119079547 625551389 0 0 0 132409522 138169597 126451505 125918526 123707047 646656197 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 646656197 769582 1099808 602887 440146 412484 3324907 0 769582 1099808 602887 440146 412484 3324907 0 241449 9225 19328 486752 273663 1030417 133420553 139278630 127073720 126845424 124393194 651011521 0.99330 0.99320 0.00510 0.00530 X OTHER INCOME, FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2006-$241,449 2007-$9,225 2008-$19,328 2009-$486,752 2010-$273,663 TOTAL = 1,030,417, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 344 344 false Description of other lobbying activities Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i THE ORGANIZATION PAYS DUES TO THE NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION. A PORTION OF THOSE DUES ARE USED FOR LOBBYING. 2360306 0 68599 0 167819 0 2261086 2116400 0 338773 0 94867 0 2360306 2192040 0 94845 0 170485 0 2116400 0.00000 1.00000 0.00000 false true true 5243299 5243299 23991942 8646006 15345936 442866 385644 57222 24285623 19465141 4820482 127369 127369 25594308 0 INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 1005488 DUE TO AFFILIATES 16590 1022078 124319775 122851180 1468595 -5931 -1267997 -1273928 194667 124230191 -5931 0 -5931 124236122 83653 83653 124319775 122851180 0 0 122851180 0 0 122851180 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 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, 2011 AND 2010. true SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY INC 5771 ROOSEVELT BLVD STE 701 CLEARWATER FL 33760 263605761 501(C)(3) 24177 0 N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT 1 0 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE ONLY GRANT PAID DURING THE YEAR WAS TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. (SCCI), A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF SCCI. X X X X X false false false false false false false false false DAVID B BRECHER 175201 0 0 0 0 0 5308 0 4433 0 184942 0 0 0 SUSAN M WEHR 189073 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2449 0 191522 0 0 0 DONALD W SIMMLER 187435 0 0 0 3735 0 0 0 21052 0 212222 0 0 0 WILLIAM MOORE 229640 0 0 0 4467 0 0 0 8146 0 242253 0 0 0 WAYNE ANDERSON 174228 0 0 0 0 0 5309 0 9006 0 188543 0 0 0 MARCI PRUITT 151098 0 0 0 0 0 4745 0 22638 0 178481 0 0 0 MARY LABYAK MSSW LCSW 297741 0 0 0 2340 0 7350 0 8065 0 315496 0 0 0 ANNE HOCHSPRUNG 224339 0 0 0 3891 0 7081 0 24003 0 259314 0 0 0 COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL 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 4574363 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 0.0 false 0.0 false true Description of other program services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d 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. 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. Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 MARY LABYAK AND PATRICK BARMORE - BOTH 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 11a 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. Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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, 2011. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. Public Disclosure 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. PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, 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 VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND APPROVED BY THE CEO 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, 2011. THE PROCESS AND DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A THE FILING ORGANIZATION IS PART OF A FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS UNDER A COMMON PARENT, SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. THIS FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES: SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., THE HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., PROJECT GRACE, INC., THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., AND AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC. AND A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. MARY J. LABYAK DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO PROJECT GRACE, INC., 6 HOURS A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC., AND 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. ANNE HOCHSPRUNG DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC., 3 HOURS A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC., 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC., AND 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. PLEASE NOTE THE COMPENSATION REPORTED IN PART VII FOR EMPLOYEES LISTED ABOVE IS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION THEY RECEIVE DURING THE YEAR FOR THEIR SERVICES PROVIDED TO SCCI & AFFILIATES. EMPLOYEES SPLIT THEIR TIME BETWEEN ENTITIES WITHIN THE SUNCOAST FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS. PER THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM 990, ORGANIZATIONS MUST LIST THE TOTAL COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THE FORM W-2, BOX 5 AND NOT AN ALLOCATION OF COMPENSATION BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS SERVED. MARY JEAN ETTEN, BENJAMIN HAYES, AND KATHY HYER EACH DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE INSTITUTE OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. CHAD WHETSTONE, SISTER PAT SHIRLEY, MICHAEL GAINES, MARY JEAN ETTEN, KELLI HANLEY-CRABB, PATRICK BARMORE, BENJAMIN HAYES, AND SUNSAN BROWN EACH DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO SUNCOAST CARING COMMUNITY, INC. SISTER PAT SHIRLEY DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS A WEEK TO PROJECT GRACE, INC. DAVID G. BUBY DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO AIDS SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF PINELLAS, INC. PATRICK BARMORE DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO HOSPICE SYSTEMS, INC. SUSAN BROWN DEVOTES 2 HOURS A WEEK TO THE HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, INC. Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -5931; TRANSFER TO AFFILIATES - -1184344; CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST OF ASSETS HELD BY FOUNDATION - -20000; UNREALIZED LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP - -63653; 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 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