The Ozarks Methodist Manor

“The organization has no separate committees.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm based on information provided by management. The form 990 is reviewed at a board meeting prior to filing.”

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy which covers all directors, who must sign the certificate relating to the policy annually. Upon notification of a potential conflict of interest, and before any action upon a contract or transaction that could involve the potential conflict of interest, a vote of a majority of the disinterested directors participating in the meeting and constituting a quorum will approve the contract or transaction. The interested director will abstain from the meeting while the contract or transaction is discussed and acted upon.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The ozarks methodist manor provides a quality, affordable lifestyle for older adults through its continuing care senior living community. Consistent with its charitable mission, the organization is committed to ensuring that residents are not denied housing or services due to financial hardship. In furtherance of this mission, the organization provides hardship assistance and absorbs other forms of uncompensated care for residents who experience financial difficulty. During the year, the ozarks methodist manor provided hardship assistance to qualifying residents who demonstrated an inability to pay the full cost of care due to limited income or unforeseen financial circumstances. Hardship assistance is evaluated based on established financial criteria and is granted in a manner intended to preserve residents' dignity while allowing them to remain in a stable living environment. These discounts represent a direct charitable benefit provided by the organization in support of its mission to serve older adults in the community. In addition to hardship assistance programs, the ozarks methodist manor incurred bad debts and other uncompensated amounts arising from resident accounts that were uncollectible despite the organization's reasonable efforts to work with residents and their families. These amounts reflect services and housing provided for which full payment was not received and constitute another form of uncompensated care in furtherance of the organization's exempt purpose. Together, hardship assistance and other uncompensated care underscore the ozarks methodist manor's ongoing commitment to supporting seniors who may otherwise lack access to safe, affordable housing and supportive services. By absorbing these costs, the organization furthers its charitable mission and continues to serve individuals aged 62 and over with compassion, stability, and respect. The ozarks methodist manor promotes the spiritual wellness of residents through chaplain support, on-site worship services, devotions, and bible studies. These services provide spiritual guidance, emotional comfort, and opportunities for faith-based reflection and community. Programming is accessible to residents of varying abilities and is delivered with respect. Spiritual care programs support residents' overall well-being and quality of life by fostering hope, dignity, and connection.”