Kidron Bethel Retirement Services Inc

“All officers and directors have a business relationship due to serving on the board of directors or being employed by related organizations.”

“All management functions are provided by bluestem communities management, inc., a related 501(c)(3) organization whose board of directors also serves as the board for kidron bethel retirement services, inc.”

“Bluestem communities, inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is the sole member of kidron bethel retirement services, inc.”

“Bluestem communities, inc., as the sole member of kidron bethel retirement services, inc., has the power to elect or appoint the members of the governing body.”

“Bluestem communities, inc., as the sole member of kidron bethel retirement services, inc., has the power to make governance decisions of the organization.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. The form 990 is then reviewed by the finance committee of the board. The finance committee and the cfo review the form 990 with the full board. The cfo is available to answer any questions or provide clarification. The final form 990, with all required schedules, is provided to voting members of the board prior to filing the 990.”

“The board of directors, officers, and committee members annually review and sign the organization's conflict of interest policy. Actual or potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the board. After disclosure and discussion of the conflict, the interested person must leave the meeting while the remaining board members discuss and vote on whether a conflict exists. If a conflict does exist, the board will determine whether they can obtain a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If that is not reasonably possible, the disinterested members will vote to determine whether the transaction or arrangement is fair and reasonable, in the organization's best interest, and to the organization's benefit.”

“The subcommittee of the board of bluestem communities, inc., the controlling organization, annually reviews the ceo's compensation, using the leadingage kansas wage and salary survey report and then presents their recommendation to the full board. This review was last performed in 2024 and was documented in the board minutes.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are not typically available to the public.”

“Dementia care program accredited in comfort matters, bethel health care offers excellent memory care through a holistic approach that supports residents' physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Trained caregivers recognize the symptoms and stages of dementia and alzheimer's and respond appropriately to each individual's needs and abilities. A person-centered model of care promotes resident independence and a sense of control. The primary objectives are to return the focus of control to residents, enhance frontline staff's capacity to be responsive, and establish a homelike atmosphere. Community partnerships and safe options for social and creative activities keep residents engaged and content.”

“The contract labor amounts included in form 990, part ix, line 11g are a reimbursement to bluestem communities management, inc., a related 501(c)(3) organization, for its employees performing services for kidron bethel retirement services. Bcmi reports all of the salaries and benefits and issues all w-2's for the employees”

“CONTRACT LABOR - Total Expense: 7582742, Program Service Expense: 7075554, Management and General Expenses: 357445, Fundraising Expenses: 149743; PHYSICAL THERAPY - Total Expense: 130371, Program Service Expense: 130371, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - Total Expense: 75369, Program Service Expense: 75369, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; SPEECH THERAPY - Total Expense: 56720, Program Service Expense: 56720, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; SOFTWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT - Total Expense: 40234, Program Service Expense: 40234, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONSULTANTS - Total Expense: 94102, Program Service Expense: 86814, Management and General Expenses: 1317, Fundraising Expenses: 5971;”