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.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC
Employer identification number
59-2347336
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
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
17,913
31,217
36,596
52,900
27,447
166,073
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......
16,593,075
16,261,646
16,241,086
16,411,882
17,236,721
82,744,410
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
16,610,988
16,292,863
16,277,682
16,464,782
17,264,168
82,910,483
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
82,910,483
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
16,610,988
16,292,863
16,277,682
16,464,782
17,264,168
82,910,483
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
886,169
144,292
179,480
174,113
90,035
1,474,089
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
886,169
144,292
179,480
174,113
90,035
1,474,089
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
192,100
189,198
178,400
559,698
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
17,497,157
16,437,155
16,649,262
16,828,093
17,532,603
84,944,270
14
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.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.610 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.390 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.740 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.160 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES INC
Employer identification number
59-2347336
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATES CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES THAT ARE CUSTOMARILY PERFORMED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO, CFO, AND ADMINISTRATOR ARE THREE OF THE FOUR OWNERS OF HMS. BRIAN ROBARE, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $164,851. JOHN THOMPSON, SERVING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO IS PAID FROM HMS OF LAKELAND, INC. $122,509. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE IS REASONABLE BASED ON THE DUTIES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO BELIEVES THAT THE MANAGEMENT FEE DOES NOT RESULT IN PRIVATE INUREMENT OR AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD VIA EMAIL, COMMENTS ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION AND THE RETURN IS MODIFIED AS NECESSARY. A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE VOTING MEMBERS OF ORGANIZATION'S BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. AT THIS TIME, INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUESTED TO DECLARE AREAS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD APPROVED POLICY IS FOLLOWED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE UNAUDITED MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION (CHERA), AND TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE UNAUDITED QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL EXISTING RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY, POSTED QUARTERLY ON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD (MSRB) WEBSITE, AND POSTED ON THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION WEBSITE. THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE MSRB AND THE FLORIDA OFFICE OF INSURANCE. A COPY OF THE AUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, THE TWO RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHERA, THE RESIDENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, A SUMMARY OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS POSTED ON OUR BULLETIN BOARD AND A COPY IS AVAILABLE IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE FOR INSPECTION BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT OUR BUSINESS LOCATION UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES, INC. (THE "ESTATES") CONTINUES TO DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY EFFORTS. THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM ALLOCATES THE COMMITMENT OF TIME, EXPENSE AND CAPITAL TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY THAT WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO SERVE. IT RECOGNIZES OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTRIBUTING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF AND PARTICIPATION IN AREAS OF NEED WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR ANNUAL GOAL IS TO INCREASE OUR OUTREACH EVERY YEAR AND, BY THIS MEASURE, THE 2013 CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS A SUCCESS! THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM AT THE ESTATES FOCUSES ON SERVICE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY. THIS ENSURES THAT THE ESTATES REMAINS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK, SOLIDIFIES OUR POSITION AS A COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMITTED TO SERVICE, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF MEMBERS TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR EFFORTS FOCUS ON MEETING AND ENHANCING THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY SUPPORTING AND FINANCIALLY ASSISTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BY OFFERING THE TALENTS AND SERVICES OF OUR TALENTED EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS. THE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION OF OUR STAFF IS A BIG PART OF WHAT MAKES THE ESTATES REMARKABLE. HOWEVER, INSTANCES DO ARISE WHEN A STAFF MEMBER ENCOUNTERS AN UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP. FOLLOWING THE ADAGE THAT "CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME," THE CARPENTERS CARES PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO EMPLOYEES FACING A FINANCIAL, HEALTH, OR OTHER PERSONAL CRISIS THAT SEVERELY IMPACTS THEIR ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THEIR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH UNEXPECTED MEDICAL BILLS, GROCERIES, RENT AND MORTGAGE PAYMENTS, AND ELECTRIC BILLS. IN 2013, MORE THAN $6,000 OF ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. POLK WORKS RECOGNIZED THIS COMMITMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHEN THE ESTATES RECEIVED AN "EMPLOYER OF DISTINCTION" AWARD. THIS AWARD IS RESERVED FOR A SELECT GROUP OF EMPLOYERS WHO RECEIVED A "BEST PLACES TO WORK" AWARD FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. IN ADDITION, HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVES AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES ENSURE THAT OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ABLE TO ENJOY A HOLIDAY MEAL WITH THEIR FAMILY AND SEND THEIR CHILD OFF TO SCHOOL PREPARED FOR THE NEW YEAR. HEALTH AND WELLNESS IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ESTATES PHILOSOPHY. MANY RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY ILLNESS AND THE ESTATES JOINS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE VICTORIES AND MEMORIES AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH. ESTATES RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL WALK FOR A CURE AND MEMORY WALK IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT HELPS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIGHT THE DISEASES THAT TOUCH SO MANY IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS AN EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN 2013, WE HAVE BECOME A VITAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THEIR ORGANIZATION AND THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THEIR MISSION - TO CARE FOR THOSE AFFLICTED WITH THIS DISEASE AND SUPPORT THE SEARCH FOR A CURE. THIS WELLNESS PHILOSOPHY EXTENDS FURTHER INTO OUR COMMUNITY. OUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE LAKELAND REGIONAL CANCER CENTER AND THE WATSON CLINIC FOUNDATION CONTINUES OUR COMMITMENT TO CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION FOR PATIENTS AND FAMILIES, AND IMPROVING THE WELLNESS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OUR RESIDENT'S ASSOCIATION COLLECTS AND SORTS THROUGH CLOTHING DONATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE DONATIONS HELP TO FUND AN EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CHARITIES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GIVING INCLUDE PEACE RIVER CENTER, THE SALVATION ARMY, TALBOT HOUSE MINISTRIES, ALL SAINT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, AND FLORIDA BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME. A SAMPLE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY EFFORTS INCLUDE: * FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE POLK SENIOR GAMES AND HOSTING THE CHESS TOURNAMENT * PROVIDING SPACE FOR A POLLING PLACE FOR THE CITY OF LAKELAND AND POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS * FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND EMPLOYEE AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK * DELIVERY OF PANCAKE BREAKFASTS TWICE MONTHLY AND THANKSGIVING MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS SERVED BY VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY * THE DONATION OF CANNED GOODS TO VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO THE ELDERLY * THE DONATION OF "GOODIE" BAGS TO THE POLK SENIOR GAMES FOR THE ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL HEALTH EXPO * HOSTED A NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY * THE DONATION OF CLOTHING TO THE SALVATION ARMY * MONTHLY ON-SITE PARTICIPATION WITH BLOOD DRIVES BY FLORIDA BLOOD NET * PROVIDING OUR COMMUNITY BUS AND DRIVER TO TRANSPORT RESIDENTS OF FLORIDA PRESBYTERIAN APARTMENTS AND LAKEVIEW PLACE, TWO LOW-INCOME HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, TO THEIR ANNUAL PICNIC * PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE CHIEF'S CHALLENGE, AN EVENT TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE FAMILIES OF POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY * HOSTED A BREAKFAST MEETING OF BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS * PARTICIPATED IN AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER * PARTICIPATED IN AND PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE NORTH LAKELAND RELAY FOR LIFE * FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE RAY BOLT CLASSIC THAT BENEFITS THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT FLORIDA. THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALWAYS SUCH AN ENJOYABLE TIME FOR THE ESTATES' FAMILY AND PROVIDE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY. EVERY YEAR, THE ESTATES SPONSORS A COLLECTION OF NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS FOR THE LAKELAND POLICE DEPARTMENT'S "COPS FOR CHRISTMAS" CAMPAIGN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS WONDERFUL PROGRAM THAT BENEFITS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND HELPS TO ENSURE THAT EACH CHILD HAS A PRESENT TO UNWRAP ON CHRISTMAS MORNING. OUR SUPPORT OF BETTER SEASON FOR SENIORS ANGEL TREE PROGRAM PROVIDED PRESENTS TO OVER 30 NEEDY SENIORS. ESTATES' EMPLOYEES THROUGH A SECRET SANTA PROGRAM EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF GIVING FOR HEALTH CENTER RESIDENTS. THE EMPLOYEES PURCHASE GIFTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND SANTA MAKES A SPECIAL VISIT AT THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY. THE SMILES ARE PRICELESS! AS A MEMBER OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY, THE ESTATES ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND OTHER FUNCTIONS IN THE CITY OF LAKELAND. THE ESTATES WAS A PROUD SPONSOR OF A BUSINESS AND BREAKFAST, WHICH BRINGS TIMELY EDUCATION TO LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM WERE WELCOMED INTO OUR NURSING HOME INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THESE STUDENTS SPENT OVER 650 HOURS INTERACTING WITH STAFF AND LEARNING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS NEEDED TO OPERATE A NURSING FACILITY. STAFF SHARED THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE WITH THESE INTERNS AND GAVE THEIR TIME TO THIS IMPORTANT TASK. THE ESTATES CONTINUES TO OFFER THE TALENTS OF ITS EMPLOYEES TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS AND THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE FOR LEADINGAGE FLORIDA, FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA, CITY OF LAKELAND LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR SENIORS, AND THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS. THE ESTATES PROVIDES MEETING SPACE TO MANY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN 2013, THE ESTATES WELCOMED THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS TO ITS CAMPUS: * IMPERIAL POLK COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA * LAKELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE * ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION * BETTER LIVING FOR SENIORS * UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA * FLORIDA ASSISTED LIVING ASSOCIATION * VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE BECAUSE CHARITY DOES BEGIN AT HOME, ESTATES' RESIDENTS HAVE A SPECIAL AFFINITY TO VOLUNTEERING WITHIN THE ESTATES' COMMUNITY ITSELF. WHETHER IT IS RESIDENTS WHO VISIT OTHER RESIDENTS IN THE HEALTH CENTER OR RESIDENTS WHO VOLUNTEER BY ANSWERING PHONES, THE ESTATES IS THE GRATEFUL RECIPIENT OF THEIR SPIRIT OF GIVING. OVER 150 ESTATES' RESIDENTS OFFER THEIR TIME AND TALENT TO MAKE THE ESTATES A WONDERFUL, CARING PLACE TO LIVE. THE "ADVANTAGE PROGRAM" WAS DEVELOPED TO OPEN THE COMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO LIVE AT THE ESTATES. WORKING WITH AREA CHURCHES AND MINISTERS, THIS PROGRAM DESIGNATES TEN APARTMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE. THE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED ENJOY THE SAME ACCESS TO SERVICES AND AMENITIES AND BECOME A PART OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2013, THE MONTHLY FEES FOR THESE TWELVE RESIDENTS WERE DISCOUNTED BY FORTY PERCENT, WHICH AMOUNTED TO $177,795 OFF THE PREVAILING FEE SCHEDULE.
SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM (CONTINUED)
THE NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS A JOINT EFFORT WITH THE POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CALLED K9S FOR COPS. THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY AND RAISES MONEY TO PURCHASE K9S FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. TO DATE, OVER $17,000 HAS BEEN RAISED AND TWO DOGS, HAMMER AND GUAGE, HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND PLACED INTO SERVICE. THE FUTURE OF THE CARPENTER'S CARES PROGRAM IS EXCITING AND THE ROLE OF CARPENTER'S HOME ESTATES IN THE COMMUNITY MIRRORS OUR CORPORATE MISSION STATEMENT: THE ESTATES AT CARPENTERS IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CARE AND SERVICES TO MEET THE SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND HEALTH NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY WE SERVE. WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES DIGNITY, PERSONAL GROWTH, HAPPINESS, AND SELF-ESTEEM WHILE VALUING A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND INDEPENDENCE. THE COMMITMENT TO CARING PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW AND EXPAND AS WE IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL WAYS TO SERVE AND BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, OUR RESIDENTS, AND OUR STAFF MEMBERS. OVER OUR 28 PLUS YEARS OF SERVICE, OUR COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO GROW AND REFLECTS THE RICH TRADITION AND LONG-STANDING VALUES OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLEWE WANT TO CONTINUE TO EMPHASIZE QUALITY AND SERVICE TO OUR RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE A COMMUNITY "WHERE QUALITY OF LIFE IS CELEBRATED" AND A COMMUNITY PARTNER COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.