Form990
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
12470 Telecom Drive
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Temple Terrace, FL33637
D Employer identification number

20-5276870
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 86,516,343
F Name and address of principal officer:
KATHY FERNANDEZ PRESIDENT & CEO
12470 Telecom Parkway Suite 300
Temple Terrace,FL33637
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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CHAPTERSHEALTH.ORG
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: 2006
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. PROVIDES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES THAT RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF PERSONS RESIDING IN ITS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES SO ALL MAY LIVE AS FULLY AND COMFORTABLY AS POSSIBLE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 11
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 7
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 961
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,083
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) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 76,507,397 86,504,697
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 0 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,656 11,646
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 76,509,053 86,516,343
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) 46,957,827 50,105,401
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–24e).... 29,187,423 31,556,074
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 76,145,250 81,661,475
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 363,803 4,854,868
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 13,766,889 21,219,024
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,981,914 7,297,199
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 7,784,975 13,921,825
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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: LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. PROVIDES HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES THAT RELIEVE THE SUFFERING OF PERSONS RESIDING IN ITS COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND END-OF-LIFE ISSUES SO ALL MAY LIVE AS FULLY AND COMFORTABLY AS POSSIBLE. LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. ALSO WORKS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS OF PERSONS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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 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 $ 68,302,232 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 86,516,343 )
A. PATIENT CARE- AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPICE PROGRAM INITIALLY LICENSED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN 1983 AND CERTIFIED BY THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PROGRAM, LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PALLIATIVE AND SUPPORTIVE CARE SERVICES TO HELP TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR LOVED ONES. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS COMPOSED OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE ALSO HAS DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOSPITALS, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AND NURSING HOMES TO IDENTIFY PATIENTS WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM THE SERVICES AVAILABLE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet68,302,232
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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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 (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
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 III............................
5
 
 
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 I........................
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 II...
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 ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 IV..............
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, line 10?
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.......
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.......
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 IXClick 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
11e
 
No
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 XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
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 and XII 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, Parts I and IV.........
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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
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 United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 (see instructions)....
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 hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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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, line 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 lines 24b through 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, highest 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 direct or indirect 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........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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
 
No
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...
35b
 
No
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.............
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 VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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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
0
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
 
 
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
961
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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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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 as charitable contributions?...
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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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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 .....................
1a
11
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
7
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
 
No
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
 
 
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 this 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
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
FL
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:
MediumBulletDavid J O'Neil12470 Telecom Drive Suite 300Temple TerraceFL33637 (813) 871-8111
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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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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) ANDREW LUTTON........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 2.00
.......................44.00 		X   X       0 249,670 134,813
(2) DAVID O'NEIL........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 2.00
.......................44.00 		X   X       0 218,842 152,531
(3) GENE FOGARTY........................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) KATHY L FERNANDEZ........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 2.00
.......................44.00 		X   X       0 544,726 143,000
(5) RONALD S SCHONWETTER........................................................................
CHIEF MED OFFICER
 2.00
.......................44.00 		X   X       0 354,417 227,560
(6) TRISH MELECH........................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.......................0 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) HERB BELL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) JANET DAVIS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(9) KIMBERLY GUY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(10) KRISTIN E DIMEO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) VICTOR PRICE LEAVENGOOD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.......................1.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) H DARRELL WHITE........................................................................
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 2.00
.......................44.00 		    X       0 225,199 159,567
(13) PEGGY M MADILL........................................................................
Chief Compliance and Clinical Officer
 2.00
.......................44.00 		    X       0 186,590 66,311
(14) CHERYL HAMILTON........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- partial year
 40.00
.......................40.00 		      X     44,845 125,865 18,941
(15) ROXANNE RILEY........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0 		      X     193,380 0 61,842
(16) CATHERINE COVINGTON........................................................................
PHYSICIAN
 40.00
.......................0 		        X   150,602 0 7,366
(17) GAIL DUDLEY........................................................................
Physician
 40.00
.......................0 		        X   162,406 0 6,396
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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;
(18) KARLA POPE........................................................................
Physician
 40.00
.......................0 		        X   176,647 0 21,364
(19) MICHELE MARZIANO........................................................................
PHYSICIAN
 40.00
.......................0 		        X   182,598 0 30,306
(20) RICHARD WACKSMAN........................................................................
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0 		        X   226,247 0 16,669
(21) GEORGE H WALLACE........................................................................
FORMER EVP-FINANCE & OPERATIONS
 2.00
.......................44.00 		          X 0 235,965 5,092


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,136,725 2,141,274 1,051,758
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet18
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
Yes
 
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
CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM INC12470 TELECOM DRIVE SUITE 300TEMPLE TERRACEFL33637 SHARED SERVICES 505,076
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE 624100 86,504,697 86,504,697    
b     0      
c     0      
d     0      
e     0      
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 86,504,697
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 0      
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 0 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
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 0    
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 0      
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 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER OPERATING REVENUE 900099 11,646 11,646    
b     0      
c     0      
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 11,646
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 86,516,343 86,516,343 0 0
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 10
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).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 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 306,707 306,707    
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 40,991,347 35,359,091 5,632,256  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,828,300 4,805,589 22,711  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,979,047 2,766,028 1,213,019  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 464,902   464,902  
c Accounting ........... 96,187   96,187  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 1,616,181 468,622 1,147,559 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 111,722 12,864 98,858  
13 Office expenses ....... 4,472,719 2,116,149 2,356,570  
14 Information technology ...... 962,762 4,904 957,858  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,442,705 2,244,381 1,198,324  
17 Travel ............ 1,207,209 1,111,022 96,187  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 160,059 99,942 60,117  
20 Interest ........... 200,498 200,498    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 14,695   14,695  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,508,060 1,508,060    
23 Insurance .............. 5,737 5,737    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DRUGS 6,585,926 6,585,926    
b INPATIENT AND RESPITE 4,223,061 4,223,061    
c PATIENT SERVICES 3,379,802 3,379,802    
d CHEMO, RADIATION & THERAPY 1,820,336 1,820,336    
e All other expenses 1,283,513 1,283,513 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 81,661,475 68,302,232 13,359,243 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). 0      
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 1,000 1 1,600,470
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 4,199,860 4 7,008,872
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,154,641
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 1,780,442 541,940 10c 374,199
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,024,089 15 12,235,483
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 13,766,889 16 21,219,024
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 5,981,914 17 7,297,199
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   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.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 5,981,914 26 7,297,199
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 7,337,948 27 12,767,359
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 316,262 28 523,701
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 130,765 29 630,765
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 7,784,975 33 13,921,825
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 13,766,889 34 21,219,024
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
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
86,516,343
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
81,661,475
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,854,868
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
7,784,975
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
1,281,982
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
13,921,825
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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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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
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Employer identification number

20-5276870
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .           0
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...... 54,890,666 79,050,347 82,063,611 76,507,397 86,504,697 379,016,718
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 54,890,666 79,050,347 82,063,611 76,507,397 86,504,697 379,016,718
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 0 0 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 0 0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           379,016,718
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 54,890,666 79,050,347 82,063,611 76,507,397 86,504,697 379,016,718
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..           0
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. 916 3,307 1,922 1,656 11,646 19,447
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 54,891,582 79,053,654 82,065,533 76,509,053 86,516,343 379,036,165
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.990 %
16
16
99.990 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
0 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 916, COLUMN B - 3307, COLUMN C - 1922, COLUMN D - 1656, COLUMN E - 11646, COLUMN F - 19447;,
 
 
 
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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
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Employer identification number

20-5276870
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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 XIII, 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 162,717 130,765 125,634 125,458 80,360
b Contributions ........ 515,229 31,952 5,131 176 45,098
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses   0 0 0 0
d Grants or scholarships .....   0 0 0 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		  0 0 0 0
f Administrative expenses ....   0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 677,946 162,717 130,765 125,634 125,458
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
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)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII 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 .................     0
b Buildings ................       0
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   2,154,641 1,780,442 374,199
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 374,199
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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) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM 7,250,872
(2) AMOUNTS DUE FROM RELATED PARTIES 4,984,611







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 12,235,483
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 87,798,325
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,281,982
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 1,281,982
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 86,516,343
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 86,516,343
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 81,661,475
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 81,661,475
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 XIII.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 81,661,475
Part XIII
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Intended uses of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE BUILDING ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR THE NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AND FACILITY UP-KEEP OF ALL CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM (CHS) FACILITIES; THE CHILDREN'S ENDOWMENT FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT AND STAFFING TO MEET THE NEEDS OF PEDIATRIC PATIENTS, GRIEVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; THE MEDICAL STUDENT ENDOWMENT PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES FUTURE PHYSICIANS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF END-OF-LIFE CARE. THESE ENDOWMENTS ARE HELD BY CHS AND THE PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES OF CHS SUPPORT LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 LPH HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND ALSO FROM STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 220.13 OF THE FLORIDA INCOME TAX CODE. THE IRC PROVIDES FOR TAXATION OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. LPH HAS NO SIGNIFICANT UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME; HOWEVER, SUCH STATUS IS SUBJECT TO FINAL DETERMINATION UPON EXAMINATION OF THE RELATED INCOME TAX RETURNS BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM - 1281982;
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Employer identification number

20-5276870
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 of 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 filing organization used 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
Yes
 
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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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)ANDREW LUTTONCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
248,953 		0
0 		0
717 		0
132,726 		0
2,087 		0
384,483 		0
0
(2)CATHERINE COVINGTONPHYSICIAN (i)
(ii)		 149,368
0 		0
0 		1,234
0 		0
0 		7,366
0 		157,968
0 		0
0
(3)CHERYL HAMILTONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- PARTIAL YEAR (i)
(ii)		 44,748
95,105 		0
0 		97
30,760 		0
0 		6,640
12,301 		51,485
138,166 		0
0
(4)DAVID O'NEILCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
216,822 		0
0 		0
2,020 		0
119,953 		0
32,578 		0
371,373 		0
0
(5)GAIL DUDLEYPHYSICIAN (i)
(ii)		 140,897
0 		20,000
0 		1,509
0 		0
0 		6,396
0 		168,802
0 		0
0
(6)GEORGE H WALLACEFORMER EVP-FINANCE & OPERATIONS (i)
(ii)		 0
0 		0
0 		0
235,965 		0
0 		0
5,092 		0
241,057 		0
0
(7)H DARRELL WHITECHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
223,136 		0
0 		0
2,063 		0
130,159 		0
29,408 		0
384,766 		0
0
(8)KARLA POPEPHYSICIAN (i)
(ii)		 158,921
0 		16,747
0 		979
0 		10,800
0 		10,564
0 		198,011
0 		0
0
(9)KATHY L FERNANDEZPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 0
399,499 		0
0 		0
145,227 		0
118,500 		0
24,500 		0
687,726 		0
0
(10)MICHELE MARZIANOPHYSICIAN (i)
(ii)		 180,968
0 		0
0 		1,630
0 		18,315
0 		11,991
0 		212,904
0 		0
0
(11)PEGGY M MADILLCHIEF COMPLIANCE AND CLINICAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
184,884 		0
0 		0
1,706 		0
43,431 		0
22,880 		0
252,901 		0
0
(12)RICHARD WACKSMANMEDICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 223,350
0 		0
0 		2,897
0 		12,487
0 		4,182
0 		242,916
0 		0
0
(13)RONALD S SCHONWETTERCHIEF MED OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 0
353,313 		0
0 		0
1,104 		0
196,493 		0
31,067 		0
581,977 		0
0
(14)ROXANNE RILEYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 192,432
0 		0
0 		948
0 		48,834
0 		13,008
0 		255,222
0 		0
0
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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, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCESS OF DETERMINNG COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. IS PAID BY CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION). CHS USES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEYS OR STUDIES, FORMS 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE HER COMPENSATION. LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. RELIES ON CHS TO ENSURE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE.
Severance or change-of-control payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a IN 2012, $235,965 IN SEVERANCE PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO GEORGE WALLACE.
Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b CHS (A RELATED ORGANIZATION) HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN (SERP) IN WHICH SOME OF THE INTERESTED PERSONS PARTICIPATE. DURING 2011, THE FOLLOWING PAYMENTS WERE MADE BY CHS INTO THE SERP PLANS OF THE PARTICIPANTS: KATHY FERNANDEZ - $143,163 RONALD SCHONWETTER - $84,670 H. DARRELL WHITE - $55,555 ANDREW LUTTON - $55,051 DAVID O'NEIL - $47,097 ROXANNE RILEY - $9,860 PEGGY MADILL- $9,513
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Employer identification number

20-5276870
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
New program services Form 990, Part III, Line 2 CHAPTERS HEALTH NURSING HOME DIVERSION (HOME DIVERSION): HOME DIVERSION PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO EVALUATE AND COORDINATE VARIOUS SERVICES THAT ARE INDISPENSIBLE TO ELDERLY PERSONS.
PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF HOSPICE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY OFFERING MEDICAL SERVICES, NURSING SERVICES, SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, PASTORAL CARE SERVICES, COUNSELING SERVICES AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES. THESE HOSPICE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24-HOURS-A-DAY, SEVEN-DAYS-A-WEEK, AND ARE TAILORED TO ADDRESS SPECIFIC PATIENT AND FAMILY NEEDS OR PREFERENCES AT ANY TIME DURING THE LENGTH OF CARE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, SPEECH THERAPY, DIETARY COUNSELING, HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES, HOMEMAKER SERVICES AND INFUSION THERAPY AS NEEDED. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDES PATIENTS WITH ALL PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS HOSPITAL BEDS, WALKERS AND OXYGEN EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE HOSPICE DIAGNOSIS. THESE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, AGE, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISEASE DIAGNOSIS OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY, LIFEPATH HOSPICE PROVIDED $2,676,000 IN CHARITY CARE DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012. THIS AMOUNT IS MEASURED BY STANDARD RATES, WHICH ARE NOT BILLED OR COLLECTED BECAUSE THE PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY. THIS AMOUNT DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY CONTRACTUAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR MEDICARE, MEDICAID, OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY PAYOR SOURCES. B. HOSPICE IN-PATIENT FACILITIES LIFEPATH HOSPICE OPERATES TWO 24-BED HOSPICE HOUSES WHICH CAN ADMIT PATIENTS 24 HOURS PER DAY, SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK. THIS ALLOWS HOSPICE PATIENTS TO AVOID HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS AND THE POTENTIAL FOR UNWANTED OR UNNEEDED TESTS AND PROCEDURES. AT TIMES, PATIENTS REQUIRE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE THAN WHAT CAN BE PROVIDED AT HOME. THE HOSPICE HOUSES OFFER A "HOME AWAY FROM HOME;" THE FOCUS IS ON SPECIALIZED CARE IN A WARM HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. FAMILY MEMBERS AND LOVED ONES CAN VISIT AND STAY WITH THEIR LOVED ONES IN A SERENE SETTING, AS OFTEN, AND FOR AS LONG AS THEY LIKE. THE HOSPICE HOUSE TEAMS ARE COMPOSED OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, NURSING ASSISTANTS, PHARMACISTS, DIETICIANS, THERAPISTS, AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. C. GRIEF COUNSELING LIFEPATH HOSPICE OFFERS GRIEF COUNSELING AND BEREAVEMENT SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. FACILITATED GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS ALLOW GRIEVING INDIVIDUALS TO EXPRESS THEIR GRIEF WHILE RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM OTHERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS. THESE SESSIONS ARE OFFERED IN A VARIETY OF DAYS, TIMES, AND LOCATIONS, AND IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. GRIEVING CHILDREN HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS; THEY ARE OFTEN TOO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND OR EXPRESS THE PAIN THEY FEEL WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE. THE LIFEPATH HOSPICE CIRCLE OF LOVE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN IS A SAFE PLACE WHERE GRIEVING CHILDREN CAN VISIT AND PARTICIPATE IN A NUMBER OF AGE-APPROPRIATE, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM LEARN TO EXPRESS THEIR GRIEF. EACH YEAR, THE LIFEPATH HOSPICE CAMP CIRCLE OF LOVE GIVES YOUNGSTERS WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER CHILDREN IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO BE OUTLETS FOR THEIR EMOTIONS. ALL OF THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY, NOT JUST THOSE WHOSE LOVED ONE DIED IN HOSPICE. D. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA MEDICAL STUDENT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE USF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, LIFEPATH HOSPICE CREATED AND NOW OPERATES A MANDATORY HOSPICE ROTATION FOR ALL THIRD YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM TRAINING, THE STUDENTS GO ON PATIENT VISITS TO SEE FIRSTHAND THE IMPORTANCE OF HOSPICE AND END-OF -LIFE CARE. ADDITIONALLY, LIFEPATH HOSPICE AND USF OFFER AN OPTIONAL HOSPICE ROTATION FOR FOURTH-YEAR STUDENTS AND A PALLIATIVE CARE FELLOWSHIP. E. VOLUNTEER SERVICES LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S 1,083 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED $1,683,211 IN VOLUNTEER HOURS IN 2012. VOLUNTEERS UNDERGO A VIGOROUS TRAINING PROGRAM AND SCREENING PROCESS BEFORE MEETING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN A NUMBER OF ROLES, INCLUDING PATIENT COMPANION, CAREGIVER COMPANION, CAREGIVER RESPITE, OFFICE VOLUNTEER, SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER, THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER, AND MANY MORE. F. CAREGIVER PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE HOME BASED ON THE PATIENT AND FAMILY NEEDS, ON A SLIDING-FEE SCALE BASIS. THIS ENABLES PATIENTS TO STAY IN THEIR HOME AND IS AN INTERIM SUPPORT WHEN A PRIVATE CAREGIVER IS TO BE HIRED OR THE PATIENT IS WAITING FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT. G. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION (CPE) ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. (ACPE)TO OFFER PROGRAMS AT THE LEVEL I AND LEVEL II. THE ASSOCIATION FOR CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION, INC. IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS AN ACCREDITING AGENCY. CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION IS INTERFAITH PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY TO PERSONS WITH SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. ALL CHAPLAINS EMPLOYED BY LIFEPATH HOSPICE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF ONE UNIT OF CPE. H. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR JEWISH HOSPICE (NIJH) ACCREDITATION NIJH IS THE RESOURCE CENTER FOR HOSPICE CARE OF JEWISH PATIENTS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE PARTICIPATES IN ORDER TO EDUCATE STAFF, PHYSICIANS, NURSES, SOCIAL WORKERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CHAPLAINS INVOLVED IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF TERMINALLY ILL JEWISH PATIENTS. LIFEPATH HOSPICE STAFF RECEIVES ANNUAL EDUCATION ON THE SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF JEWISH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES. HUMANE PALLIATIVE STRATEGIES THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF JEWISH PATIENTS THAT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE CELEBRATION OF THE JEWISH HIGH HOLY DAYS AND OTHER NEEDS AND WISHES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED. LIFEPATH HOSPICE STAFF RECEIVES EDUCATION ON JEWISH MEDICAL ETHICS, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, LIVING WILLS, TREATMENT OF BODY AFTER DEATH, GLOSSARY OF JEWISH TERMS AND HOLY DAYS AND OBSERVANCE. I. HOSPICEHELP24 LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S SPECIALIZED TRIAGE PROGRAM PROVIDES PATIENTS AND FAMILIES WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO HOSPICE PROFESSIONALS, INSTEAD OF HAVING THEM GO THROUGH AN ANSWERING SERVICE, LIKE MANY HOSPICES USE. LIFEPATH HOSPICE'S DEDICATED STAFF WORKS TO COORDINATE AND MEET THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS AND FAMILIES INCLUDING ACCESS TO ALL DISCIPLINES. PATIENT INFORMATION IS ACCESSIBLE BY COMPUTER TO ASSIST HOSPICE STAFF IN CARING FOR THE PATIENT AND FAMILY. J. JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION TO ENSURE THAT PATIENTS AND FAMILIES RECEIVE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF END-OF-LIFE CARE, LIFEPATH HOSPICE UNDERGOES JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION. JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES TO OBTAIN LICENSURE. LIFEPATH HOSPICE BELIEVES THAT UNDERGOING THIS VOLUNTARY ACCREDITATION PROCESS EVERY THREE YEARS REINFORCES THE COMPANY MISSION TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING HOSPICE CARE. K. TRANSITIONS PROGRAM IN 2009, LIFEPATH HOSPICE ESTABLISHED ITS UNFUNDED TRANSITIONS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT YET HOSPICE APPROPRIATE, NO LONGER REQUIRE HOSPICE SERVICES OR DECLINE HOSPICE SERVICES. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO CLIENTS WITH LIFE-LIMITING ILLNESSES BY OFFERING CLIENT/FAMILY SUPPORT, VOLUNTEER VISITS, COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT.
Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, MADE UP OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, CFO, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, THE VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD AND THE SECRETARY, SHALL CARRY OUT THE WORK OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN MEETINGS AND AT MEETINGS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS ACTION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE ALL THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXCEPT AS MAY BE LIMITED BY FLORIDA LAW AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER.
Classes of members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE MEMBER, CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., THAT BOTH ELECTS THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. AND ALSO APPROVES CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER, CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., NOMINATES AND ELECTS THE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAY APPOINT REPLACEMENT DIRECTORS AT ANY TIME WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE MEMBER, CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS NOT PERMITTED TO: (1) SELL, LEASE, OR DISPOSE OF ASSETS, MERGE, COMBINE OR REORGANIZE WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY, CONVERT THE ORGANIZATION'S CORPORATE STRUCTURE TO ANOTHER FORM OR ENTER INTO ANY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT; (2) ENTER INTO ANY LOAN FACILITY, BORROW ANY FUNDS OR PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATE ANY OR ALL OF ITS ASSETS AS SECURITY FOR ANY BORROWING; (3) CHANGE THE CHARACTER OR NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS TO SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE OPERATION OF A HOSPICE; (4) REMOVE OR APPOINT THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION; (5) EXECUTE ANY DEED, MORTGAGE, NOTE OR BOND; (6) ADOPT OR AMEND THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND/OR CAPITAL BUDGETS PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO AND THE MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION; (7) MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS OR PROPERTY TO ANY PERSON; (8) DISSOLVE, LIQUIDATE OR OTHERWISE CAUSE THE ORGANIZATION TO CEASE TO EXIST AS A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; (9) FORM ANY SUBSIDIARY CORPORATION; OR (10) ACQUIRE, ENJOY, UTILIZE, AND DISPOSE OF PATENTS, COPYRIGHTS, AND TRADEMARKS AND ANY LICENSES AND OTHER RIGHTS OR INTERESTS THEREUNDER OR THEREIN.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR TO ASSIST MANAGEMENT IN THE PREPARATION AND REVIEW OF ITS IRS FORM 990. PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN, MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISOR REVIEW THE RETURN AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WITH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY. UPON COMPLETION OF ITS REVIEW, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT MANAGEMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND FILE THE RETURN. UNDER THE COMPANY'S BY LAWS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE THIS ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY, EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEE SIGNS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM ATTESTING THAT THEY HAVE READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AGREEING TO COMPLY FULLY WITH ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS DURING THEIR SERVICES WITH CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. (CHS) AND AFFILIATES. THEY FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, AT ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM, THEY BECOME AWARE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED BECOMES INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE, THEY WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE CHS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., AND THE LIFE PATH HOSPICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DETERMINATION OF AND REMEDIES FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 1. DISCLOSURE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS (AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES) CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE DISCLOSURE SHALL BE MADE AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE FOLLOWING THE REALIZATION BY THE INTERESTED PERSON THAT AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. ORDINARILY, DISCLOSURES BY INTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD BE TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD. WHEN AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BECOMES APPARENT IN THE COURSE OF A BOARD MEETING (OR COMMITTEE MEETING), THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST AND RELATED MATERIAL FACTS TO THE PRESIDING DIRECTOR OR OFFICER AT SUCH MEETING. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (A) AN INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEETING, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULT IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL NOT BE COUNTED AS PRESENT FOR DETERMINING A MAJORITY WITH RESPECT TO THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (B) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (C) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER CHS AND AFFILIATES CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR BUSINESS ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (D)IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS) WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CHS AND AFFILIATES AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO CHS AND AFFILIATES AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY (A) IF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. (B) IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS IT DETERMINES TO BE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING CORRECTIVE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION. RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD (AND EACH COMMITTEE) SHALL CONTAIN: 1. THE NAME OF EACH PERSON WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE BOARD'S (OR COMMITTEE'S) DECISION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN FACT EXISTED. 2. THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THAT CHS AND AFFILIATES OPERATE IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THEIR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND THAT IT DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR STATUS AS ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. CHS AND AFFILIATES MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE AN OUTSIDE ADVISOR TO CONDUCT A PERIODIC REVIEW. THE PERIODIC REVIEW SHALL INCLUDE, AT A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: 1. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE AND ARE THE RESULTS OF ARM'S-LENGTH BARGAINING. 2. WHETHER AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE AND AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES AND THIRD PARTY PAYERS FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF CHS AND AFFILIATES AND DO NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT OR IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION CHARTER THAT DETAILS THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCEDURES FOR SETTING COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION CHARTER ESTABLISHED THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, THE INDEPENDENT BODY RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RELIES ON A RECENT COMPENSATION STUDY PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, WHICH IS DONE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THAT PROVIDES COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT ITS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS AND REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTS ITS COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS IN THE MEETING MINUTES ON A TIMELY BASIS. THE CEO OF LIFEPATH HOSPICE, INC. IS PAID BY CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINE 15A
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE FILED WITH AND VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FILED AND VIEWABLE BY THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE EACH YEAR IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT, COPIES OF WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM - 1281982;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LIFEPATH HOSPICE INC
 
Employer identification number

20-5276870
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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" to 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 entity?
Yes No
(1) CHAPTERS HEALTH SYSTEM INC

12470 TELECOM DRIVE SUITE 300

TEMPLE TERRACE,FL33637
 PARENT FL 501(C)(3) 11 - Type II NA
 
 
No
(2) GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE INC

12470 TELECOM DRIVE SUITE 300

TEMPLE TERRACE,FL33637
 HOSPICE CARE FL 501(C)(3) 9 CHS
 
 
No
(3) JUDGE ALVA CARVER FOUNDATION INC

12470 TELECOM DRIVE SUITE 300

TEMPLE TERRACE,FL33637
 SUPPORT FL 501(C)(3) N/A CHS
 
 
No
(4) CHAPTERS HEALTH SENIOR INDEPENDENCE INC

12470 TELECOM DRIVE SUITE 300

TEMPLE TERRACE,FL33637
 LONG-TERM CARE FL 501(C)(3) 9 CHS
 
 
No






For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (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 Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
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-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to 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 section 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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation

Additional Data


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