Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 HOME CARE PLACE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
AKRON, OH44320
D Employer identification number

34-0714779
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,948,568
F Name and address of principal officer:
KAREN L MULLEN
1 HOME CARE PLACE
AKRON,OH44320
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.VNSA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1947
M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 5
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 0
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 190
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 27
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 314,781 259,274
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 11,949,564 6,689,169
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 44,956 40,706
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -16,333 -17,930
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 12,292,968 6,971,219
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 10,110,582 6,846,854
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 3,153,871 3,611,395
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 13,264,453 10,458,249
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -971,485 -3,487,030
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 10,499,230 6,853,345
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,396,443 4,252,615
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 6,102,787 2,600,730
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,641,636 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,680,869 )
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - COMPREHENSIVE HOME HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING SKILLED NURSING; PHYSICAL, SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES; HOME HEALTH AIDES; SOCIAL SERVICES AND NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING.VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN 1947 AS A CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER OHIO LAW. THE FOLLOWING NOTES HOW THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.2011 SERVICE LEVELS - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. PROVIDED CARE TO 3,210 PATIENTS IN NORTHEAST OHIO.HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES:SKILLED NURSING - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. REGISTERED AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY TRADITIONAL AND HIGH TECH SKILLED NURSING CARE IN PATIENTS' HOMES. OUR DEDICATED NURSING STAFF WAS AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.RESTORATIVE THERAPY - PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ASSISTED PATIENTS IN MANY FUNCTIONAL AREAS INCLUDING STRENGTH BUILDING, AMBULATION, AND SAFETY. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS CONTRIBUTED IN OTHER FUNCTIONAL AREAS BY ASSISTING PATIENTS TO RE-LEARN FINE MOTOR SKILLS, TO INCREASE ENDURANCE AND TO PERFORM ACTIVITES OF DAILY LIVING. SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS PROVIDED THERAPY TO PATIENTS WHO HAD SPEECH, LANGUAGE, CHEWING OR SWALLOWING PROBLEMS.HOME HEALTH AIDES (HHA) - AFTER PLANS OF CARE WERE ESTABLISHED BY REGISTERED NURSES, THE HHAS ASSISTED PATIENTS IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING BATHING, GROOMING, DRESSING, PREPARING MEALS AND PERFORMING LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING TASKS.MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (MSW) - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. SOCIAL WORKERS ASSISTED PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH EMOTIONAL, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS. THE MSW PROVIDED COUNSELING TO PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FOR LONG RANGE PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING, AND HELPED COORDINATE SERVICES WITH OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND AGENCIES AS APPROPRIATE.SPECIALTY TEAMS - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. HOME CARE WAS DELIVERED BY EXPERIENCED, SPECIALLY TRAINED INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS. PATIENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO A TEAM BASED ON THEIR PRIMARY DIAGNOSES. THESE TEAMS INCLUDE CARDIOPULMONARY, REHABILITATION, BEHAVORIAL HEALTH, MEDICAL/SURGICAL AND EMERGENT CARE.DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THESE PROGRAMS WERE BASED ON REGIONAL AND NATIONALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE. CLINICAL PATHWAYS ARE USED TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE, CONSISTENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE CARE. THESE PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED OUTCOME STANDARDS, WHICH SERVED AS A QUALITY MEASURE.SPECIALTY SERVICES - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. OFFERED MANY CLINICAL SPECIALTY SERVICES INCLUDING PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, CONTINENCE THERAPY, WOUND AND OSTOMY CARE, INSERTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MIDLINE AND LONGLINE CATHETERS, GERIATRIC AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSING SERVICES.COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS:VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. EXHIBITS AT 400 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HEALTH FAIRS AND PROGRAMS IN 2011 INCLUDING THE ANNUAL SUMMIT SENIOR EXPO AND THE SUMMIT COUNTY ANNUAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FORUM. ACTIVITIES AT MANY EVENTS CONSISTED OF DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH EDUCATION MATERIALS AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS.SPEAKER'S BUREAU - PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS FOR VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS. COMMUNITY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - PROVIDED FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING AND EDUCATION TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SENIOR CENTERS.UNITED WAY - VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. IS A UNITED WAY AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION AND AS SUCH PARTICIPATES IN UNITED WAY SPONSORED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITES.VOLUNTEERS - VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 1,500 HOURS OF THEIR TIME IN SUPPORT OF THE HOME HEALTH SERVICES OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,015 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 8,300 )
SPEECH THERAPY WORKBOOKS, VIDEOS AND BOOKLETS PROVIDED TO PATIENTS AND INSTITUTIONS FOR THERAPY USE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 8,648,651
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
18
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
190
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
5
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
0
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
OH
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DEBBIE GORBACH
400 WABASH AVENUE
AKRON,OH44307
(330) 344-6603
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DAVID CRAWFORD
DIRECTOR
 .10 X           0 0 0
(2) CHARLES M BILLOW
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .50 X           0 0 0
(3) ROBERT K PFAFF
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
 .20 X   X       0 0 0
(4) KAREN L TALBOTT MS CPA
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .50 X   X       0 434,747 198,114
(5) ANNETTE KING
DIRECTOR
 .10 X           0 0 0
(6) MICHAEL SWEENEY
DIRECTOR
 .10 X           0 0 0
(7) ROBERT BOWMAN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(8) JEFFREY E WILHITE
DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN
 .30 X   X       0 0 0
(9) CRAIG BABBITT
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .50 X   X       0 350,783 35,029
(10) DONALD CORPORA
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .10 X           0 284,571 37,550
(11) STEPHEN GARY
SEE SCHEDULE O
 0.00 X   X       0 365,876 13,563
(12) VINCENT MCCORKLE
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .30 X   X       0 1,238,616 24,447
(13) KAREN MULLEN
SEE SCHEDULE O
 0.00 X     X     0 192,889 18,902
(14) BARBARA VIMONT
SEE SCHEDULE O
 0.00     X       0 135,551 28,410
(15) DEBORAH GORBACH
SEE SCHEDULE O
 .20     X       0 296,395 45,593
(16) DAVID FRIGO
SEE SCHEDULE O
 0.00     X       0 167,003 27,151


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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 3,466,431 428,759
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
DAVID BAILEY PT INC
3760 MT VERNON BLVD
NORTON,OH44203 		THERAPY 152,708
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		259,274
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 259,274
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEDICARE & MEDICAID 621,110 5,871,069 5,871,069    
b HOME NURSING SERVICES 621,610 2,259,071 2,259,071    
c SPEECH THERAPY BOOKS 621,110 8,300 8,300    
d JV RELATED INCOME 621,610 -1,449,271 -1,449,271    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 6,689,169
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 32,726     32,726
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 172,689  
b Less: rental expenses 190,619  
c Rental income or (loss) -17,930  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -17,930     -17,930
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 786,210 8,500
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 781,377 5,353
c Gain or (loss) 4,833 3,147
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,980     7,980
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 6,971,219 6,689,169 0 22,776
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 5,673,580 5,503,335 170,245  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 105,918 99,644 6,274  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 570,116 536,243 33,873  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 497,240 467,787 29,453  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 1,384,241   1,384,241  
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 38,105   38,105  
d Lobbying ........... 942 942    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 440,946 440,813 133  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 14,708 14,708    
13 Office expenses ....... 596,955 579,136 17,819  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 110,473 97,446 13,027  
17 Travel ............ 338,779 325,873 12,906  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 20,060 19,250 810  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 20,844   20,844  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 250,785 181,225 69,560  
23 Insurance .............. 25,538 24,025 1,513  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSE 347,130 347,130    
b MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 8,011 4,726 3,285  
c BANK FEES 7,510   7,510  
d RECRUITING EXPENSE 4,144 4,144    
e
f All other expenses 2,224 2,224    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 10,458,249 8,648,651 1,809,598 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 754,630 2 493,382
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 1,326,259 4 720,037
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 12,399 8 8,171
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 80,692 9 63,310
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 12,127,165
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 8,253,546 4,260,163 10c 3,873,619
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 976,773 11 394,501
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,088,314 15 1,300,325
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 10,499,230 16 6,853,345
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,082,479 17 1,753,860
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 274,442 19 159,233
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 700,000 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 2,339,522 25 2,339,522
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 4,396,443 26 4,252,615
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 5,982,520 27 2,461,309
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 8,267 28 27,421
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 112,000 29 112,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 6,102,787 33 2,600,730
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 10,499,230 34 6,853,345
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
6,971,219
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
10,458,249
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-3,487,030
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
6,102,787
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-15,027
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
2,600,730
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 328,725 435,359 325,005 314,781 259,274 1,663,144
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 14,836,238 13,529,131 12,852,285 12,715,240 6,692,071 60,624,965
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 15,164,963 13,964,490 13,177,290 13,030,021 6,951,345 62,288,109
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b..           0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           62,288,109
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 15,164,963 13,964,490 13,177,290 13,030,021 6,951,345 62,288,109
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 12,536         12,536
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 12,536         12,536
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 15,177,499 13,964,490 13,177,290 13,030,021 6,951,345 62,300,645
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.980 %
16
16
99.980 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.020 %
18
18
0.020 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
  		Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
  		Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
  		Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 942  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 942  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 8,647,709  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 8,648,651  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 582,433  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 145,608  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 776,194 724,251 721,156 565,076 2,786,677
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        4,180,016
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 831 873 951 942 3,597
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 194,049 181,063 180,289 141,269 696,670
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,045,005
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 120,267 112,000 496,858 1,973,835
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 19,154 8,267   10,501
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		    384,858 1,487,478
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 139,421 120,267 112,000 496,858
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet80.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet20.000 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   1,817,785 1,817,785
b Buildings ................   5,695,260 4,075,260 1,620,000
c Leasehold improvements ............   18,006   18,006
d Equipment ................   3,511,194 3,350,285 160,909
e Other .................   1,084,920 828,001 256,919
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 3,873,619
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) DEPOSITS 3,190
(2) INVESTMENT IN CHV HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC 1,203,723
(3) INTEREST IN AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION 93,412






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 1,300,325
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
NOTES PAYABLE TO RELATED ENTITY 2,339,522








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,339,522
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 6,971,219
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 10,458,249
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -3,487,030
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -34,782
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 19,755
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -15,027
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -3,502,057
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 6,225,796
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -34,782
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d -531,937
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -566,719
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,792,515
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 178,704
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 178,704
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,971,219
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 9,747,607
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,747,607
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 710,642
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 710,642
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,458,249
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: AMOUNTS CONTRIBUTED BY DONORS AND GRANTORS WHERE THE PRINCIPAL IS STIPULATED TO REMAIN INTACT ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AS DIRECT ADDITIONS WITHIN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS. ANNUAL EARNINGS ON SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN INVESTMENT INCOME AND ARE USED FOR PROVISION OF CARE TO INDIGENT PATIENTS.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   CHANGE IN INTEREST IN FUND NET ASSETS 19,755.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS -347,130. MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGHS -178,540. BANK FEES -6,267.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSE -190,619. PAYMENTS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSES 369,323.
PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   RENTAL EXPENSE -190,619. MANAGEMENT SERVICES 178,540. BAD DEBT EXPENSE 347,130. PAYMENTS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSES 369,324. BANK FEES RECLASSED FROM REVENUE 6,267.
    VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. ADOPTED FIN 48 IN 2007 AS REQUIRED. NO FOOTNOTE DISCLOSURES WERE REQUIRED UNDER GAAP AS VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL TAX CONTINGENCIES THAT REQUIRED SUCH DISCLOSURES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) KAREN L TALBOTT MS CPA (i)
(ii)		 0
123,717 		0
35,820 		0
275,210 		0
158,245 		0
39,869 		0
632,861 		0
0
(2) CRAIG BABBITT (i)
(ii)		 0
278,986 		0
0 		0
71,797 		0
16,269 		0
18,760 		0
385,812 		0
0
(3) DONALD CORPORA (i)
(ii)		 0
228,315 		0
0 		0
56,256 		0
18,299 		0
19,251 		0
322,121 		0
0
(4) STEPHEN GARY (i)
(ii)		 0
296,353 		0
0 		0
69,523 		0
0 		0
13,563 		0
379,439 		0
0
(5) VINCENT MCCORKLE (i)
(ii)		 0
791,084 		0
179,219 		0
268,313 		0
9,800 		0
14,647 		0
1,263,063 		0
0
(6) KAREN MULLEN (i)
(ii)		 0
133,466 		0
7,184 		0
52,239 		0
14,343 		0
4,559 		0
211,791 		0
0
(7) BARBARA VIMONT (i)
(ii)		 0
131,683 		0
0 		0
3,868 		0
14,256 		0
14,154 		0
163,961 		0
0
(8) DEBORAH GORBACH (i)
(ii)		 0
205,629 		0
50,000 		0
40,766 		0
24,927 		0
20,666 		0
341,988 		0
0
(9) DAVID FRIGO (i)
(ii)		 0
130,220 		0
26,092 		0
10,691 		0
13,890 		0
13,261 		0
194,154 		0
0







Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 4B LINE 4B: THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYEES RECEIVED EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO A NONQUALIFIED TAXABLE PLAN. THE BENEFIT IS PAID BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (RELATIONSHIP DESCRIBED BELOW). THE CONTRIBUTIONS WERE TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEES IN 2011. KAREN L. TALBOTT - $20,141 CRAIG BABBITT - $18,000 DONALD CORPORA - $15,000 STEPHEN GARY - $18,047 VINCENT MCCORKLE - $117,995 KAREN MULLEN - $5,916 DEBORAH GORBACH - $19,094 DAVID FRIGO - $3,794
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. (34-1478435) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. THE INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE LISTED BELOW IS A PAID EMPLOYEE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. THE AMOUNT SHOWN ON SCHEDULE J PART II REFLECTS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES TO THAT ORGANIZATION. KAREN L. TALBOTT IN 2011, KAREN MULLEN TRANSITIONED TO HER NEW ROLE AS PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES. HER COMPENSATION WAS PAID BY THAT ORGANIZATION BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011. THE AMOUNT SHOWN ON SCHEDULE J PART II REFLECTS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES TO THAT ORGANIZATION AS WELL AS COMPENSATION PAID BY PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF THAT YEAR FOR SERVICES RENDERED TO THAT ORGANIZATION. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS (20-1801493). AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP (34-1843403). AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (34-1546466) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. (34-1478435). COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED BELOW ARE PAID EMPLOYEES OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE AMOUNTS SHOWN ON SCHEDULE J PART II REFLECT COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES TO THAT ORGANIZATION. CRAIG BABBITT DONALD CORPORA STEPHEN GARY VINCENT MCCORKLE BARBARA VIMONT DEBORAH GORBACH DAVID FRIGO
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. HAS ONE MEMBER, COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IS ORGANIZED IN OHIO AS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CODE OF REGULATIONS, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM NOMINATES CANDIDATES FOR OPENINGS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. ELECTS THE MEMBERS FROM AMONG THOSE NOMINEES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC.'S RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING LONG TERM PLANNING, ESTABLISHING SYSTEM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT PROGRAMS. GENERALLY, COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. LIMITS ITS POWER OF APPROVAL OVER DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC., TO THOSE CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP OF THAT BOARD AND THAT ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. PREPARES ITS FORM 990 INTERNALLY. THE RETURN IS SUBJECT TO FINANCIAL REVIEW BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AND REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF FORM 990 BY THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE TAX FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (SYSTEM). AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM IS THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF THE SYSTEM AND AS SUCH IT DETERMINES CERTAIN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO ALL MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE CASE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST REPORTING, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM NOT ONLY DETERMINES THE POLICY AND THE PROCEDURE, IT CARRIES OUT THE PROCEDURE FOR ALL SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS ITSELF. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, EMPLOYED PHYSICIANS AND ANY OTHER PERSONNEL THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED BY MANAGEMENT. THE DISTRIBUTION COVERS ALL SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS. ALL RESPONSES THAT INDICATE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE TURNED OVER TO THE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE (THE COMMITTEE) OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOR REVIEW. THE COMMITTEE MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER THE PERCEIVED CONFLICT IS LIKELY TO BE AN ACTUAL CONFLICT, THE MATERIALITY OF ANY ACTUAL CONFLICTS AND THE EXTENT OF SAFEGUARD REQUIRED FOR ANY ACTUAL CONFLICTS. SAFEGUARDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, REQUIRING, IN THE CASE OF A BOARD MEMBER, THAT THE PERSON RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS OR VOTING THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT, REQUIRING THE PERSON TO DISENGAGE FROM THE CONDUCT CREATING THE CONFLICT OR REQUIRING THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM THE POSITION AFFECTED BY THE CONFLICT. THIS PROCESS IS CONDUCTED BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT ANNUALLY IN JANUARY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST LETTER PUTS THE RECIPIENT ON NOTICE THAT HE OR SHE IS UNDER AN ONGOING DUTY TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE SUBSEQUENT TO THIS FORMAL PROCESS. SUBSEQUENT EVENT REPORTING IS MONITORED BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT. ANY SUBSEQUENTLY REPORTED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AFOREMENTIONED REVIEW PROCESS BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBER OF THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM PARENT, AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (AGHS), IS TO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS OF THAT SYSTEM. ONE OF THE SUPPORT SERVICES THAT AGHS PROVIDES IS DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. AGHS FOLLOWS A PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL THAT IS BASED ON THE SAFE HARBOR DESCRIBED BY INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 FOR ESTABLISHING THE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THE PROCESS CALLS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS - DEVELOPED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA FROM PUBLISHED SURVEYS AND THE FORMS 990 OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS - THAT ARE WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILARLY SITUATED PERSONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS AND THE DELIBERATIONS ARE DOCUMENTED, CONTEMPORANEOUSLY, IN THE COMMITTEE'S MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL TOP MANAGEMENT WAS REVIEWED FOR REASONABLENESS USING THIS PROCESS IN 2008.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CURRENTLY, VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. DOES MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
TITLE AND HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMNS A AND B CHARLES M. BILLOW - MR. BILLOW SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2011. MR. BILLOW ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, FOR ALL OF 2011, SPENDING AN AVERAGE OF .5 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. IN ADDITION, MR. BILLOW SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2011, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .60 FOR ALL OF 2011, MR. BILLOW SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .80 KAREN TALBOTT - THROUGH JUNE 2011, MS. TALBOTT SERVED AS MEMBER EX OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION THROUGH JUNE 2011, MS. TALBOTT ALSO SERVED AS MEMBER EX OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - 60.0 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .50 ALSO THROUGH JUNE 2011, MS. TALBOTT SERVED AS A MEMBER EX OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRESIDENT OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: ROSE LANE INC - .50 VISITING HOURS INC - .30 CRAIG BABBITT - FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. BABBITT SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SECRETARY FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. MR. BABBITT ALSO SERVED AS SR. V.P. LEGAL SERVICES & GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERAGING 61.8 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. MR. BABBITT ALSO SERVED AS SECRETARY OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - 1.9 AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS - .60 PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP - 1.4 AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION - .30 FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. BABBITT ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SECRETARY OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - 1.0 IN ADDITION, BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. BABBITT SERVED AS SECRETARY OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: VISITING HOURS, INC. - 1.0 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .40 LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - 1.0 DONALD L. CORPORA - MR. CORPORA SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011. FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. CORPORA ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATION, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .10 MR. CORPORA WAS EMPLOYED AS SR. VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, A RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, SPENDING AN AVERAGE OF 60 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. STEVE GARY - MR. GARY SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TREASURER OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011. MR. GARY ALSO SERVED AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM FROM FEBRUARY 2011, AVERAGING 60.0 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2011, MR. GARY ALSO SERVED AS TREASURER OF FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - .80 AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION - .20 PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP - .40 NHV PHYSCIANS PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION - .00 FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. GARY ALSO SERVED AS TREASURER OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATION, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - 1.0 IN ADDITION, FROM SEPTEMBER 2011, MR. GARY SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TREASURER OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMNUITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. - .00 VISITING HOURS, INC. - .00 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .00 FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. GARY SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP - .40 NHV PHYSCIANS PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION - .00 VINCENT J. MCCORKLE - MR. MCCORKLE SERVED AS A MEMBER EX OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. MR. MCCORKLE ALSO SERVED AS CEO AND MEMBER EX-OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERAGING 55.0 PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. IN ADDITION, MR. MCCORKLE SERVED AS MEMBER EX-OFFICIO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - 2.0 AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS - .30 COMMNUITY HEALTH VENTURES, INC. - .30 LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - .30 AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION - .3 NHV PHYSCIANS PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION - .3 VISITING HOURS, INC. - .30 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .30
    KAREN MULLEN - BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MS. MULLEN SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION AS A MEMBER EX OFFICIO. ENDING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MS. MULLEN SERVED AS VICE PRESIDENT OF PHYSICIAN PRACTICE SERVICES FOR PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP, A RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MS. MULLEN SPENT AN AVERAGE OF 60.8 HOURS PER WEEK ON THESE DUTIES THROUGH SEPTEMBER. BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MS. MULLEN BECAME PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES. MS. MULLEN ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A MEMBER EX OFFICIO. THE AVERAGE HOURS REPORTED IN PART VII REFLECT THE AVERAGE HOURS SPENT ON MS. MULLEN'S DUTIES BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER. BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MS MULLEN ALSO SERVED ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS AS A MEMBER EX OFFICIO OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: VISITING HOURS, INC. - 0.0 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - 0.0 ROSE LANE, INC. - 0.0 BARBARA J. VIMONT - BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 2011 MS. VIMONT SERVED AS THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. MS. VIMONT IS ALSO EMPLOYED AS ASSOCIATE LEGAL COUNSEL BY AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERAGING 55.0 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. IN ADDITION MS. VIMONT SERVED AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS - .10 LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - 1.0 MS. VIMONT ALSO SERVED AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011 FOR THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .00 VISITING HOURS, INC. - .00 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .00 MS. VIMONT ALSO SERVED AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZAION, THROUGH SEPTEMBER OF 2011, AVERAGING 0.0 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. DEBBIE GORBACH - BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2011, MRS. GORBACH SERVED AS ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. MRS GORBACH ALSO SERVED AS THE INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH FEBRUARY OF 2011 AND BEGINNING FEBRUARY 2011, MRS. GORBACH SERVED AS ASSISTANT TREASURER OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM. FOR ALL OF 2011 MRS. GORBACH SERVED AS V.P. OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERAGING 57.7 HOURS ON ALL AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM DUTIES. MRS. GORBACH ALSO SERVED AS INTERIM TREASURER (THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011) AND ASSISTANT TREASURER (FROM FEBRUARY 2011) OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - .20 AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION - .30 AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS - .50 MRS. GORBACH ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (FOR ALL OF 2011) AND INTERIM TREASURER (THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011) OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATION, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP - .50 IN ADDITION, FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MRS. GORBACH SERVED AS ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: VISITING HOURS, INC. - .20 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .20 COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .20 DAVID FRIGO - MR. FRIGO SERVED AS ASSISTANT TREASURER FOR THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 2011. FOR ALL OF 2011, MR. FRIGO ALSO SERVED AS THE VICE PRESIDENT OF TREASURY SERVICES FOR AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, AVERAGING 57.5 HOURS PER WEEK ON THOSE DUTIES. IN ADDITION, BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011, MR. FRIGO SERVED AS ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK CORRESPONDING: AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION - .50 COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .00 VISITING HOURS, INC. - .00 HOSPICE CARE OHIO - .00 DAVID CRAWFORD - THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MR. CRAWFORD SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION. THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MR. CRAWFORD ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING, RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION: COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES - .10 THROUGH APRIL 2011, MR. CRAWFORD ALSO SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SECRETARY OF THE FOLLOWING, RELATED, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION: VISITING HOURS INC - .10 ROBERT PFAF - THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MR. PFAF SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SECRETARY OF THE REPORTING ORGANIZATION.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -34,782. CHANGE IN INTEREST IN FUND NET ASSETS 19,755. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -15,027.
  990, PART XII, LINE 2C VISITING NURSE SERVICE, INC. ISSUES AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP. AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM ISSUES AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GAAP, THAT REPRESENT THE CONSOLIDATION OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THOSE OF EACH ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM (COLLECTIVELY, THE "SYSTEM"). THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF SYSTEM'S AUDIT.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VISITING NURSE SERVICE INC
 
Employer identification number

34-0714779
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) AKRON GENERAL FOUNDATION

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-1127047 		FUNDRAISING OH IRC 501(C)(3) 7 AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(2) AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-0714478 		HOSPITAL OH IRC 501(C)(3) 3 AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(3) COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES INC

1 HOME CARE PLACE

AKRON,OH44320
34-1478435 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OH IRC 501(C)(3) 11 TYPE III FI AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
(4) LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

225 ELYRIA STREET

LODI,OH44254
34-0718390 		HOSPITAL OH IRC 501(C)(3) 3 AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS INC
 
Yes
 
(5) NHV PHYSICIANS PROFESSIONAL CORP

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-1818688 		PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY OUTPATIENT HEALTHCARE OH IRC 501(C)(3) 11 TYPE I PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP
 
Yes
 
(6) PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-1843403 		COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES OH IRC 501(C)(3) 9 AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS INC
 
Yes
 
(7) AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER SELF INSURANCE TRUST FUND

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-1243687 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OH IRC 501(C)(3) 11 TYPE I AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
 
Yes
 
(8) HOSPICE CARE OHIO INC

1 HOME CARE PLACE

AKRON,OH44320
34-1771508 		HOSPICE SERVICES OH IRC 501(C)(3) 9 COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES INC
 
Yes
 
(9) VISITING HOURS INC

1 HOME CARE PLACE

AKRON,OH44320
34-1347010 		HOME HEALTH CARE OH IRC 501(C)(3) 9 COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES INC
 
Yes
 
(10) ROSE LANE INC

5425 HIGH MILL AVENUE NW

MASSILLON,OH44646
34-1527202 		NURSING HOME OH IRC 501(C)(3) 9 COMMUNITY HEALTH VENTURES INC
 
Yes
 
(11) AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
34-1546466 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OH IRC 501(C)(3) 11C, FI NONE
 
 
No
(12) AKRON GENERAL PARTNERS INC

400 WABASH AVENUE

AKRON,OH44307
20-1801493 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OH IRC 501(C)(3) 11 TYPE I AKRON GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
 
Yes
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) CHV HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO LLC

1 HOME CARE PL
AKRON,OH44320
20-4760456 		DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OH N/A
                  
(2) MONTROSE SLEEP CENTER

4125 MEDINA ROAD
AKRON,OH44333
20-0494491 		SLEEP LAB OH N/A
                  










Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) VISITING NURSE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES INC
1 HOME CARE PL
AKRON,OH44320
34-1442841 		DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OH N/A
 C      












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AKRON GENERAL DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

 R 324,187 FMV
(2) ADVANCED INFUSION SERVICES LLC

 O 165,980 FMV
(3) ADVANCED INFUSION SERVICES LLC

 P 303,204 FMV
(4) ROSE LANE INC

 O 74,040 FMV
(5) ROSE LANE INC

 P 92,920 FMV
(6) VISITING HOURS INC

 O 109,054 FMV
(7) VISITING HOURS INC

 P 68,428 FMV
(8) HOSPICE CARE OHIO

 O 2,518,559 FMV
(9) HOSPICE CARE OHIO

 P 3,016,880 FMV
(10) VISITING NURSE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES INC

 O 72,586 FMV
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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