Catholic Care Center Inc

“Catholic care center, inc. Has two corporate members, via christi villages, inc (dba ascension health senior care, inc) and catholic diocese of wichita. Form 990, part vi, section a, line 7a catholic care center, inc. Has two corporate members, via christi villages, inc and catholic diocese of wichita, who have the ability to appoint members to the governing body of catholic care center,inc.”

“Ascension health senior care, a related entity of catholic care center, inc., has designated a system authority matrix which assigns authority for key decisions that are necessary in the operation of the system. Specific areas that are identified in the authority matrix are: new organizations and major transactions; governing documents; appointments/removals; evaluation of debt limits; strategic and financial plans; assets; system policies and procedures. These areas are subject to certain levels of approval by each member.”

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the director of finance and the organization's designated committee to the board of trustees. Any questions or concerns the director of finance and the committee have are addressed and any corrections or clarifications are made. The final form 990 with all the required schedules is then provided to all voting members of the board prior to filing the 990 with the irs.”

“The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy in that any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee will decide if conflicts of interest exist. Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose.”

“In determining compensation of the organization's officers, the process performed by ascension health senior care, a related organization of via christi villages, inc., which is one of the corporate members of catholic care center, inc. Included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The executive compensation committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the officers' salaries were compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation, of the decision was recorded in the minutes. Individuals were not present when their compensation was decided.”

“The organization will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.”

“Today we continue to respond to our greater community's needs. Our mission calls for us to provide spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities, of all faiths, races, and socio-economic backgrounds, particularly those most in need. We commit ourselves to identifying and developing effective responses to the health and housing needs of all persons we are called to serve with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Form 990, part iii, line 4a the center consists of a 176-bed nursing facility and a 100-unit assisted living facility located in wichita, kansas. Catholic care center, inc. Serves people in the wichita area. The primary counties include sedgwick and butler. A trend of significance in the community is the growing elderly population. To address this trend, catholic care center, inc. Is collaborating with other community organizations, including but not limited to: meals on wheels, alzheimer's association, and nursing education organizations to provide services and education to the elderly. Financial surpluses are used to fulfill our charitable purpose. The board of directors included members of the local community. Our organization offers discounted care to persons without adequate financial means to pay for such services. This includes the participation in medicaid, medicare, champus, tricare,and/or other government-sponsored health care programs.”

“Description:other total fees:1074380”

“Description:purchased services total fees:1924935”

“Description:contract labor total fees:7399”