named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Thrift Shop
Operates a volunteer-run thrift shop that raises funds to support hospice and home health programs while engaging the local community.
Home Health Care Services
Provides skilled nursing, therapy, and supportive care to patients in their homes, coordinated through a certified home health agency.
Hospice Care Services
Offers end-of-life care including medical, emotional, and spiritual support for patients and families, delivered in-home or at an inpatient hospice facility.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 2 activities
- Funding nursing, therapy, and hospice care servicesFunds skilled nursing, therapy, and hospice care services delivered by Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk, Inc., supporting patient care across Suffolk County.
- Operating Community Thrift Shop to support patient care fundingGenerates funding for patient care services through the operation of two Community Thrift Shop locations, one opened in Huntington in 2022, with proceeds supporting care programs.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 2 activities
- Operating inpatient hospice care facilityOperates an 8-bed freestanding inpatient hospice facility, known as Hospice House, established in 2004 as the first of its kind in New York State, providing end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and their families in Suffolk County.
- Providing skilled home health and hospice careDelivers skilled home nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, wound care, enterostomal therapy, home health aide services, medical social work, nutritional counseling, and diabetic education to patients in their homes across Suffolk County. Conducts over 80,000 home visits annually and serves approximately 2,500 home health and 700 hospice patients each year.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awarding nursing scholarshipsProvides the annual Helen Strobl Memorial Scholarship to academically accomplished students pursuing careers in nursing, in honor of the organization's first Executive Director.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Conducting community health outreach programsProvides annual flu shot clinics, blood pressure screenings, and health education at libraries, community centers, assisted living facilities, and other locations across Suffolk County to promote public health and wellness.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Hosting memorial ceremonies for grieving familiesHosts annual memorial events including a May candle lighting ceremony, a September Memorial Garden Ceremony, and a November Tree of Lights ceremony to honor deceased loved ones and support community remembrance.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Providing bereavement counseling and support servicesOffers individualized bereavement counseling and virtual support groups for up to 13 months following a patient's admission to hospice care, available regardless of whether the deceased was under the organization’s care.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Providing clinical field training for nursing studentsOffers supervised clinical field experience in home health and hospice care to nursing students from multiple colleges and universities, contributing to workforce development in nursing.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Providing medical transportation servicesOffers private pay medical transportation services via Certified Home Health Aides for patients receiving or who have received skilled care.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Supporting local food pantries through community food drivesUses its Northport headquarters as a collection site for donated food to support local food pantries through community food drives.
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Text Messaging Communication Services 1 activity
- Supporting patient communication and care coordination via SMSProvides appointment reminders, patient check-ins, outreach about support groups, and information about treatment alternatives and health services through SMS text messaging for patients and families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$693K
Contributions & grants$122K18%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$571K82%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.03M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead22%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$172K
Grants paid out$801K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$17.19M
Cash$98K
Investments$17.08M
Liabilities$99K
Net assets$17.09M
Liquid reserves199.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT WILLIAMS | CFO | 4 | $240K |
| LINDA M TAYLOR | CEO THRU 8/2024 AND DIRECTOR | 2 | $233K |
| SILVIA COTA | CEO EFF. 6/2024 | 2 | $154K |
board members · 7
- DANIEL ROSSITER — VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
- DAVID HARRIS MD MPH — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY KENNEDY — SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR
- JAMES CAPUANO — TREASURER AND DIRECTOR
- JOHN DEFALCO — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
- JOHN J LYNCH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT P COGLIATI CPA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Adelphi University Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- Helping Hands Rescue Mission Partner — Receives support through VNSHS-affiliated community initiatives such as the Rotary Thanksgiving food drive.
- Hospice House Partner — Operates Hospice House as its freestanding inpatient hospice facility in East Northport
- Long Island Cares Partner — Board member involvement indicates organizational connection and potential collaboration on public health initiatives.
- Medicaid Government — Bills Medicaid as a certified home health agency for covered services.
- Medicaid Government — Bills Medicaid for covered home health services.
- Medicaid Government — Bills Medicaid for home health services
- Medicaid Government — Covers most home health care services and hospice care for eligible patients.
- Medical Reserve Corp. Partner — Board member participation suggests affiliation and collaboration in emergency public health response.
- Medicare Government — Bills Medicare as a certified home health agency for covered services.
- Medicare Government — Bills Medicare for covered home health services.
- Medicare Government — Bills Medicare for home health services
- Medicare Government — Covers most home health care services and provides funding for hospice services through the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
- Molloy College Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- Northport Rotary Club Partner — Collaborates with VNSHS through shared community initiatives, including the Thanksgiving food drive.
- Northport-East Northport Kiwanis Club Partner — Shares board members and engages in joint community service and fundraising activities with VNSHS.
- Private insurers Government — Cover most home health care services and hospice care for eligible patients.
- SUNY Delhi Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- SUNY Farmingdale University Medical Center Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- St. Charles Hospital Auxiliary Partner — Shares board members and collaborates on community health and fundraising efforts.
- St. Joseph’s College Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- Suffolk County Community College Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
- The Community Thrift Shop Partner — Volunteers support operations at The Community Thrift Shop, whose proceeds fund VNSHS patient care services.
- US Department of Health and Human Services Government — Required to disclose protected health information to the Secretary for enforcement purposes under HIPAA.
- VISITING NURSE SERVICE AND HOSPICE OF SUFFOLK, INC Partner — Funded to provide nursing, therapy, and hospice care services
- Western Suffolk BOCES Partner — Partner institution providing nursing students with clinical field experience in home health and hospice care.
strategies · 3
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.
- Family-Centered and Community-Wide Support Modelmethodology: family_centered_careBy extending care and services to include family members and the broader community—such as through open-access bereavement support—the organization improves psychosocial outcomes and community resilience because grief and caregiving impacts extend beyond the individual patient.
- Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Hospice and Palliative Caremethodology: interdisciplinary_care_teamBy integrating medical, social, spiritual, and volunteer support into a unified care team, the organization addresses the holistic needs of patients and families, improving comfort and continuity because complex end-of-life challenges require coordinated expertise across domains.
- Patient-Centered, Individualized Care Planningmethodology: patient_centered_careBy developing personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and physicians, the organization enhances patient dignity, autonomy, and engagement, leading to improved quality of life and independence because shared decision-making aligns care with individual goals and values.