irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $969KSPEECH THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA.
- #2 $622KHOME HEALTH AIDES, PERSONAL CARE AIDES AND RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS SERVICES TO PATIENTS LIVING IN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY AREA.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Chronic Disease Management
Support for patients with conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart disease, and dementia, including education, monitoring, and coordination of care
Eden at Home
Holistic care model focused on reducing loneliness, helplessness, and boredom among elders by fostering meaningful connections, engagement with living things, and enriched environments
Home Health Aide Services
Personal care assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and mobility support, provided by certified aides
Home Health Services
Skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work services provided in patients' homes under Medicare-certified CHHA status
Hospice Care Coordination
Support for terminally ill patients and their families, addressing medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, with bereavement counseling
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 2 activities
- Home health aide and personal care servicesProvides certified home health aide and personal care aide services, including assistance with activities of daily living, respite care for caregivers, and support for independent living at home.
- Skilled home health servicesProvides skilled home health care including nursing services such as wound care, intravenous therapy, medication management, chronic disease education, cardiac assessment, and tele-health monitoring. Services are delivered to patients in their homes and include support for activities of daily living, meal preparation, housework, and errands.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Advanced Illness Management (AIM) programOperates a multidisciplinary Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program that provides symptom relief, medication management, emotional support, care planning, and education for patients with serious and chronic illnesses and their families, with the goal of reducing hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- CAPABLE program for aging in placeOffers the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place — Advancing Better Living for Elders) program, which combines home modifications with health and occupational therapy services to improve mobility, safety, and independence for older adults aging in place.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Chronic pain managementSupports patients in managing chronic pain through implementation of individualized treatment plans, including medication management and interdisciplinary care coordination.
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Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
- Patient and caregiver educationProvides patient and caregiver education on self-management techniques, chronic disease management, oxygen use and safety, and adherence to clinical care plans.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Staff training in palliative and patient-centered careTrains all staff in pain and symptom management, goal-concordant communication, care coordination, and motivational interviewing to support high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals with serious illness.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 1 activity
- Therapy and medical social servicesDelivers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and medical social work services to patients in Tompkins County, supporting rehabilitation, functional improvement, and psychosocial well-being.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Therapy orientation for healthcare professionalsOffers therapy orientation courses designed to train healthcare professionals in therapeutic practices and care delivery methods.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.58M
Contributions & grants$106K2%
Program service revenue$4.42M97%
Investment income$45K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.65M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead40%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.77M
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.19M
Cash$128K
Investments$1.27M
Liabilities$189K
Net assets$2.00M
Liquid reserves3.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DENISE SCHMIDT | REGISTERED NURSE | 40 | $222K |
| SUE ELLEN STUART | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 54 | $173K |
| JODY OAKS-DOAN | CLINICAL MANAGER | 40 | $121K |
| LUCAS MANN | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | 40 | $119K |
| LAURIE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR OF REHAB | 40 | $113K |
board members · 10
- BARBARA ARMSTRONG — DIRECTOR
- BILL SONNENSTUHL — DIRECTOR
- CARRIE POLLACK — CHAIR
- DAWN SPRAGUE — DIRECTOR
- GREG RITTENHOUSE — SECRETARY
- KARLA HANSEN — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA SCHMIDT — VICE CHAIR
- PRISCILLA CRISPELL — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT ANDREW — TREASURER
- SHELLEY FETTERLY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Cayuga Health Partner — Formally affiliated to integrate home-based care with hospital and outpatient medical services for a seamless patient experience.
- Community Health and Home Care Partner — Private care division of Visiting Nurse Service of Ithaca and Tompkins County operating as a Licensed Home Care Services Agency.
- Other Healthcare Providers Partner — Partners with other healthcare providers to coordinate care for patients with advanced chronic illness.
- Primary Physicians Partner — Collaborates with primary physicians in the care of patients with serious illness through the AIM program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aging in Place Through Integrated Home-Based Supportmethodology: aging_in_place_supportBy combining in-home nursing, occupational therapy, and minor home modifications, we support older adults to age in place safely and independently, because addressing both medical and environmental needs enhances functional independence.
- Concurrent Palliative and Curative Caremethodology: palliative-care-concurrent-with-curative-treatmentBy delivering palliative care alongside curative treatment at any stage of serious illness, we align care with patient goals, because early integration improves quality of life, symptom management, and care continuity.
- Eden Alternative to Improve Quality of Life in Agingmethodology: eden_alternativeBy integrating plants, animals, and meaningful human connection into care environments, we reduce loneliness, helplessness, and boredom among older adults, because addressing emotional and social needs is central to holistic well-being.
- Health Literacy as a Shared Responsibilitymethodology: health_literacy_system_approachBy treating health literacy as a system-wide responsibility, we improve patients' ability to understand health information and make informed decisions, because effective communication and accessible systems empower individuals and reduce disparities.
- Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Changemethodology: motivational_interviewingBy using motivational interviewing, we enhance patient motivation and self-efficacy for health behavior change, because this client-centered approach helps resolve ambivalence and incorporates patients' own goals and ideas into care planning.