Elea Institute (Fka Journeycare Inc)

“There was a merger of three hospice agencies on June 1, 2015. The prior board of directors was dissolved and a new board of directors was formed. Due to the merger, members of the management team of the succeeding organization reviewed and approved the Form 990.”

“The conflict of interest policy is reviewed with each new employee and board member during their orientation, along with employees receiving annual training. The policy requires employees and board members to disclose conflicts of interest. A review of vendor payments is completed to identify financial transactions that could result in a conflict of interest.”

“An independent third party vendor completes a market analysis which the CEO uses to evaluate the compensation of Executive Directors which is presented to the Board Committee. Human Resources provide the market analysis for the CEO position to the Executive Board Committee and the Committee determines the CEO compensation.”

“The same process used as above, however CEO has final approval and authority with input from the Board of Directors .”

“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.”

“Sarah Bealles' time is split between JourneyCare, Inc. and JourneyCare Foundation, Inc. Approximately 8 hours per week are spent on JourneyCare Foundation, Inc. and 32 hours per week are spent on JourneyCare, Inc.”

“(Expenses $ 1,146,123 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 429,530) Palliative care: Helping to manage pain and symptoms palliative services are comfort care-pain and symptom management-for patients with serious illness. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on improving quality of life and providing comfort to people of all ages with serious and/or life limiting illness. JourneyCare palliative services allows patients to continue curative treatments while our team helps manage difficult symptoms and facilitate discussions about their options, choices, goals for care and quality of life. Our goal is to help you (1) control your pain and symptoms, (2) gain the strength to carry on with daily life, (3) improve your ability to tolerate medical treatments, (4) reduce hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and (5) better understand your choices for medical care.”

“(Expenses $ 262,126 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Bereavement Program: Our grief support services are available to our hospice families, as well as to the community, and help people make this transition and adjust to their new life. Licensed counselors work closely with the patient's family and caregivers to help them discover healthy ways to cope with loss and provide support after the passing of a loved one, to be a companion during the journey of grief. Grief support is provided through compassionate listening, emotional support and grief education, privately or in group sessions, all in confidence.”

“(Expenses $ 255,586 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Integrated therapy program: We provide the best in medical care and integrate special therapies to care for the whole person body, mind, and spirit. Our integrative and creative therapists use musical instruments, art, their voice, their hearts and their hands to expand the way we care for our patients - to enhance quality of life, reduce pain and provide comfort and relaxation. The program includes massage, art therapy, music therapy, Reiki and pet therapy.”

“(Expenses $ 30,445 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Comfort and joy: Assists families with little to no financial resources with expenses such as groceries or a utility bill, as well as making end-of-life wishes come true.”