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UNITED HOSPICE INC
NEW CITY, NY · EIN 133425315 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P74 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · unitedhospiceinc.org
revenue
$12.2M
expenses
$11.9M
net assets
$19.2M
employees
133
volunteers
31
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

United Hospice, Inc., is a not-for-profit corporation, which was incorporated in June of 1987. The primary purpose of the corporation is to serve any person that is seriously ill at that time in the course of the illness when no further treatment offers hope to cure, and to provide such individuals and their families with comprehensive care and support. Primary sources of funds to pay for program and support services include patient fees billed to insurance carriers, government grants, and contributions.

profile · synthesized from sources

United Hospice, Inc. is a nonprofit hospice provider serving individuals with serious, life-limiting illnesses and their families in Orange and Rockland counties, New York. The organization delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care in homes, nursing facilities, and its own Joe Raso Hospice Residence. Services include medical care, pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement counseling, and complementary therapies such as music and pet therapy.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Bereavement and Grief Care
Offers free grief counseling, support groups, youth programs, and crisis intervention for families for up to 13 months after a loved one’s passing.
Care That Helps Conquer Health Disparities
Focuses on expanding access to hospice care for underserved Latino populations and addressing systemic inequities in end-of-life care.
Hospice Care That Honors Veterans
Provides specialized support for veterans, including pinning ceremonies to honor military service, through the We Honor Veterans Level Four partnership.
Hospice Care at Home
Provides medical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients in their own homes, including nursing visits, pain management, and home health aide services.
Joe Raso Hospice Residence Care
Offers in-residence hospice care in a peaceful, home-like setting in New City, NY, with 24/7 medical care, counseling, and volunteer support.
Nursing Home Hospice Care
Partners with nursing homes to deliver specialized hospice services to residents, ensuring they receive expert end-of-life care while remaining in familiar surroundings.
Quality of Life Care
Enhances patient well-being through complementary therapies such as massage, music, and pet therapy, alongside emotional and spiritual support.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Hospice and Palliative Care Services 6 activities
    • Extends hospice care to nursing home residents
      Provides hospice services to seriously ill residents in nursing homes through its Nursing Home Care Program, enabling them to remain in familiar settings while receiving comprehensive end-of-life care.
    • Offers home-based palliative care program
      Provides early hospice and palliative care support for seriously ill individuals to remain at home, delivering care through home and telephonic visits to reduce symptom burden, improve advance care planning, support caregivers, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve quality of life.
    • Operates 24/7 hospice residence with comprehensive support
      Provides round-the-clock medical and supportive care at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence, including 24-hour nursing, hospice aide care, meals, snacks, housekeeping, linen services, trash removal, telephone and internet access, television, and overnight accommodations for family members.
    • Provides emotional, spiritual, and complementary therapies
      Offers emotional and spiritual support services to patients and families during serious illness, including counseling and complementary therapies such as massage, music, and pet therapy to enhance quality of life.
    • Provides hospice care in home and residential settings
      Delivers patient-centered hospice care to individuals with terminal illnesses, primarily in their own homes or preferred locations, and through 24/7 residential care at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY. Services include pain management, nursing, daily living assistance, and emotional and spiritual support for patients and families in Orange and Rockland counties.
    • Provides interdisciplinary hospice care team services
      Delivers comprehensive care through an interdisciplinary team including nurses, clinical social workers, home health aides, spiritual care advisors, and medical directors who consult with healthcare professionals managing hospice patients.
  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocates for policy limiting for-profit hospice expansion
      Hosted a public advocacy event with local officials and hospice advocates at its Goshen facility to urge the Governor to sign legislation restricting for-profit hospice expansion.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Engages volunteers in patient and operational support
      Utilizes volunteers to provide patient companionship, vigils for grieving families, office and community support, and assistance with fundraising activities.
  • Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
    • Manages patient referrals and intake coordination
      Accepts patient referrals from patients, families, caregivers, and physicians through a 24/7 referral line and provides personalized consultations to assess eligibility and coordinate the initiation of hospice services.
  • Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
    • Provides bereavement and grief support services
      Offers free bereavement and grief counseling to families and the community for up to 13 months after a loved one’s death, including individual counseling, support groups, youth programs, and crisis intervention.
  • Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 1 activity
    • Supports veterans through specialized hospice services
      Connects veteran patients to benefits and honors their service through Pinning Ceremonies, providing commemorative American flags and blankets, and documenting events with photos and videos. Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Level Four Hospice Partner.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.21M
Contributions & grants$625K5%
Program service revenue$10.66M87%
Investment income$912K7%
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$11.85M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$8.65M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20.65M
Cash$1.06M
Investments$11.98M
Liabilities$1.44M
Net assets$19.21M
Liquid reserves13.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 9
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CARA PACE CEO 40 $314K
DAVID CHMIELEWSKI MED DIRECTOR 40 $266K
Domenic Anthony Monaco Physician 40 $230K
ADAM HURON COO 40 $210K
ARTHUR KLEPPER DIR OF FINANCE 40 $185K
Diane Ingenito Director of Clinical Services 40 $174K
Rogia Rosemberg 175 Village Drive 40 $159K
GREG ESSENPREIS CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $136K
DARREN GAMMA DIRECTOR, PI & SPECIAL INITIATIVES 40 $128K
board members · 14
  • ARLENE RODGERS — BOARD MEMBER
  • COURTNEY BONIFACE — BOARD SECRETARY
  • Henry N Christensen Jr — BOARD MEMBER
  • ISIDRO CANCEL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JAMES MURPHY — VICE CHAIR
  • JOSEPH R LAGANA — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUDGE THOMAS ZUGIBE — BOARD MEMBER
  • JUDITH A PACHTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • Joseph Thomas Ingrassi — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA TANTAWI — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELISSA SORCE-DENICOLA — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL KADIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • SR PEGGY SCARANO — Treasurer
  • VINCENT ABBATECOLA — Chairman
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Development Team Partner — Internal team responsible for donor engagement and donation processing.
  • Dr. David Chmielewski Government — Medical Director of United Hospice Inc. available for clinical consultation with healthcare professionals.
  • Good Samaritan Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Good Samaritan Hospital, indicated by linked logo on website.
  • Joe Raso Hospice Residence Partner — Hospice residence providing round-the-clock medical care for United Hospice patients in Rockland and Orange counties.
  • Joint Commission Government — Awarded Deemed Status Accreditation to United Hospice for services in Rockland and Orange counties.
  • Montefiore Nyack Hospital Partner — Partners with Montefiore Nyack Hospital, indicated by linked logo on website.
  • RBA Partner — United Hospice CEO serves on the RBA Board of Directors.
  • The Joint Commission Government — Participates in certification programs from The Joint Commission for healthcare accreditation.
  • fellow Veteran Partner — Fellow Veterans participate in Pinning Ceremonies by presenting flags and blankets to veteran patients.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Early Intervention Hospice Model
    methodology: early-intervention hospice model
    By advocating for early hospice referral and involvement, we improve patient and family outcomes because timely support enables better care planning, symptom management, and emotional preparation during serious illness.
  • Family-Partnered, Patient-Centered Care
    methodology: family-partnered care
    By engaging families as collaborative partners and honoring individual patient wishes, we deliver more effective and dignified end-of-life care because shared decision-making and emotional support improve patient comfort and care adherence.
  • Integrated Palliative-Primary Care Model
    methodology: integrated_care_model
    By integrating palliative care with primary medical treatment, we support ongoing disease management while improving quality of life because symptom relief and emotional support are addressed concurrently with medical care.
  • Interdisciplinary Team-Based Palliative Care
    methodology: interdisciplinary_team_care
    By using an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated care, we address the full spectrum of medical, emotional, and spiritual needs because integrated expertise leads to more holistic and effective support for seriously ill patients and their families.