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
EDWIN MORGAN CENTER INC
Employer identification number
58-9178020
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
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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?
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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
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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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.") .
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......
3,355,132
3,918,175
3,432,804
2,831,408
515,535
14,053,054
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.
3,355,132
3,918,175
3,432,804
2,831,408
515,535
14,053,054
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.)
14,053,054
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...
3,355,132
3,918,175
3,432,804
2,831,408
515,535
14,053,054
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)
..
7,669
2,536
10,205
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
3,362,801
3,920,711
3,432,804
2,831,408
515,535
14,063,259
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
99.930 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.930 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
EDWIN MORGAN CENTER INC
Employer identification number
58-9178020
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
IN 2013, THE EDWIN MORGAN CENTER ENTERED INTO A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WHERE THE CENTER WILL MANAGED AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, OWNED BY DGS HEALTH CARE. AS A RESULT, EDWIN MORGAN CENTER IS NO LONGER A MEMBER OF THE OBLIGATED GROUP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
EDWIN MORGAN CENTER, INC. SIGNED A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY CARE ON JULY 1, 2013. CENTURY CARE WILL MANAGE THE EXISTING OPERATION IN ITS' PRESENT LOCATION UNTIL THEY HAVE BUILD AN ADDITIONAL 50 BEDS TO AN ALREADY EXISTING CAMPUS. WHEN COMPLETE, THE PATIENTS AT EMC WILL TRANSFER AND CENTURY CARE WILL HAVE THE RIGHTS TO THE CON AND MEDICARE/MEDICAID PROVIDER NUMBERS. WHEN COMPLETE EMC/SHCS WILL CONTINUE TO OWN THE BUILDING, BUT NO LONGER CONTINUE IN THE LONG-TERM CARE BUSINESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO THE FILING DATE, THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. AFTER A DISCUSSION PERIOD AND QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VOTED TO APPROVE THE FORM 990 AS PRESENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR CEO AND CFO ENTAILS A REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CONDUCTING A COMPENSATION BENCHMARK STUDY BY AN INDEPENDENT RECOGNIZED THIRD PARTY, AND REVIEW OF COMPENSATION BY CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FINAL APPROVAL IS THEN MADE AND DOCUMENTED BY THE SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
PHOTOCOPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. IN ADDITION, RECENT FILINGS OF THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST IN THE SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT'S OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST IN THE VP, FINANCE OFFICE OR GENERAL ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VII & SCHEDULE J
THE ORGANIZATION IS UTILIZING PART VII AND SCHEDULE J OF THE FORM 990 TO REPORT THE COMPENSATION PAID TO THE CEO AND CFO BY A MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION HAS BEEN REPORTED IN THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION COLUMNS OF THESE SECTIONS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
EQUIP MAINT CONTRACT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,074. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,018. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,092. CONTRACT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,574. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,393. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,967. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,150. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 287. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,437.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
TRANSFER FROM AFFILIATE -222,954.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
WE BELIEVE IN THE IMPORTANCE OF MEETING THE INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PROMOTE BOTH QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE. WE BELIEVE IN PROMOTING THE EDWIN MORGAN CENTER AS THE CHOSEN PROVIDER OF QUALITY LONG-TERM CARE AND REHABILITATION SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE BELIEVE IN COMFORT DURING THE END STAGES OF LIFE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE, CUSTOMER-FOCUSED HEALTH CARE SERVICES. THE PURPOSE OF THE EXTENDED CARE FACILITY IS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES TO RETURN TO OR MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING, TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS REQUIRING BOTH SHORT-TERM REHABILITATIVE STAYS OR LONG-TERM CARE FOR CHRONIC ILLNESSES, AND TO FACILITATE DIGNITY AND COMFORT DURING THE END STAGES OF LIFE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, COST EFFECTIVE, CUSTOMER-FOCUSED HEALTH CARE SERVICES. OBJECTIVES: TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS RESIDENTS IN ATTAINING AND MAINTAINING THEIR HIGHEST POSSIBLE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING WHILE PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND MAINTAINING THE DIGNITY AND HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE FOR THE RESIDENTS; TO ENGAGE IN A COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH RESIDENTS' CHOSEN PHYSICIANS TO ENSURE THE PHYSICAL AND HEALTH NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ARE MET; TO ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEMS OR NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS TO ADDRESS THOSE CONCERNS; TO PROVIDE ONGOING EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE PROVISION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE, EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING BOTH PERSONNEL AND SUPPLY RESOURCES IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER; TO PROMOTE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST BY OFFERING A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITY PROGRAMS, MATERIALS FOR INDEPENDENT PURSUIT OF LEISURE INTERESTS, AND INCORPORATING COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES INTO THE DAILY LIVES OF RESIDENTS. THIS INCLUDES COMMUNITY-BASED OUTINGS, INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN WORSHIP WITH A VARIETY OF DENOMINATIONS, INTERACTION WITH COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND CIVIC GROUPS, AND A PLETHORA OF CULTURAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. *SEE EXAMPLES BELOW; TO PROMOTE THE RECOGNITION OF THE FACILITY AS THE RESIDENT'S HOME AND TO ENSURE THE SAME RESPECT FOR INDIVIDUAL CHOICE AND PRIVACY THAT WOULD BE EXPECTED WITHIN THE INDEPENDENT HOME SETTING. THE FACILITY MAINTAINS AN ONGOING EFFORT TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT ACTIVITIES, BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP, THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EACH RESIDENT'S LIFE AND PROMOTE A HEALTHY PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT ALLOW THEM TO CONTINUE PURSUING AREAS OF INTEREST. MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN NEW INTERESTS. WE RECOGNIZE EACH OF OUR RESIDENTS AS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH UNIQUE NEEDS AND DESIRES, AND TAKE STEPS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES PROVIDES SOME RESIDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND PERFORMANCES AT THE GIVENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE. THESE TRIPS INCLUDE DINING IN AN AREA RESTAURANT PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCES. ON OCCASION, FAMILY MEMBERS WILL JOIN THE RESIDENTS. THESE OUTINGS ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF THE SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION WHOSE FUNDING COVERS ANY COSTS FOR TICKETS AND THE COST OF THE MEAL. THE GIVENS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GENEROUSLY PROVIDES SOME FREE TICKETS AND REDUCED PRICE TICKETS, ENABLING THE RESIDENTS TO ATTEND MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES DURING EACH SEASON. RESIDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS WHICH INCLUDE ATTENDANCE AT THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE, VAN TRIPS TO LOOK AT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, MEALS AT AREA RESTAURANTS, THE ANNUAL AARP GATHERING AT SCOTLAND PLACE, AND A TRIP TO SCOTIA VILLAGE TO JOIN THEIR RESIDENTS FOR BINGO. AN ANNUAL COOKOUT/PICNIC WITH HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, BARBECUED CHICKEN AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS IS THE CENTERPIECE OF A WEEK OF SPECIAL EVENTS IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL NURSING HOME WEEK IN MAY OF EACH YEAR. SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT IS PROVIDED AND, BY POPULAR REQUEST, HAS BEEN ELVIS FOR SEVERAL YEARS. A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION WITH A BUFFET OF TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FOODS AND ENTERTAINMENT IS HELD IN MID-DECEMBER EACH YEAR. THE SCOTLAND MEMORIAL AUXILIARY CHOIR PERFORMS AND SANTA ARRIVES WITH GIFTS FOR EACH RESIDENT. THESE GIFTS, PURCHASED BY THE FACILITY, INCLUDE BOTH TOILETRY ITEMS AND PERSONAL GIFTS. MANY ASSOCIATES OF SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM PARTICIPATE IN FACILITY EVENTS BY SERVING FOOD FROM THE BUFFET LINE AND ASSISTING THE RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE EVENTS. CARE IS TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT THE PRIVACY OF THOSE RESIDENTS WHO DO NOT CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS DUE TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IS HONORED. FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN GROUP ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE THE FRIDAY BINGO SPONSORED BY THE LADIES OF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SPECIAL MUSIC PROGRAMS, AND A WIDE VARIETY OF CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. RESIDENTS ALSO APPRECIATE COMMUNITY FRIENDS WHO VISIT AND VOLUNTEER WITH LARGE GROUP ACTIVITIES. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, MANY CIVIC GROUPS VISIT THE FACILITY. THEY PROVIDE SPECIAL PROGRAMS OF MUSIC, PARTIES, AND GIFTS. THE GIRL SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS ALONG WITH THE FBLA CLUB AND JROTC OF SCOTLAND HIGH SCHOOL VISIT REGULARLY, AS WELL AS MANY GROUPS FROM AREA CHURCHES, WHO LEAD REGULARLY-SCHEDULED WORSHIP SERVICES REPRESENTING MANY DIFFERENT DOMINATIONS. THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ADOPTS RESIDENTS EACH YEAR AND BRINGS RESIDENT-SPECIFIC GIFTS THAT THE FACILITY STAFF HAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING NEEDED OR DESIRED BY THE RESIDENT. SEVERAL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ALSO BRING GIFTS OF NEEDED TOILETRIES TO ALL RESIDENTS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THERE ARE ALSO SOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ADOPT RESIDENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. AN INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM WITH A NEIGHBORING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND AN AREA DAY CARE CENTER IS ONGOING AND INCLUDES REGULAR VISITS BY THE CHILDREN. INTERACTION BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND THE RESIDENTS INCLUDES GAMES, CRAFTS, REFRESHMENTS, AND FUN. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION. ONE OF THE MAINSTAYS OF INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES PROGRAM OCCURS ON HALLOWEEN. APPROXIMATELY 150 CHILDREN TRICK-OR-TREAT THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, WITH RESIDENTS GIVING OUT CANDY AND TRINKETS PROVIDED BY THE FACILITY. CHILDREN OF SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ASSOCIATES AND CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN OF FACILITY RESIDENTS ARE INVITED EACH YEAR TO THE ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT, WHICH IS SPONSORED BY THE EDWIN MORGAN CENTER AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF SCOTLAND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. THE EASTER BUNNY MAKES A VISIT AND THERE ARE PRIZES FOR THOSE FINDING SPECIAL EGGS. THE RESIDENTS ENJOY WATCHING THE CHILDREN AND SHARING REFRESHMENTS WITH THEM AFTER THE HUNT, AS WELL AS STUFFING THE PLASTIC EGGS IN PREPARATION FOR THE HUNT. AS A REGULAR PART OF THE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, RESIDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN PREPARING AND DINING ON A VARIETY OF FAMILIAR AND FAVORITE FOODS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE THE MOST POPULAR HOT DOG CAFE, AND PREPARING REGIONAL FAVORITES SUCH AS GREENS AND CORNBREAD, FRIED CHICKEN, AND, THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF COOLEY'S NURSERY, STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DURING THE STRAWBERRY SEASON. SUMMER FOOD ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE PLANTING, TENDING, HARVESTING AND EATING HOMEGROWN TOMATOES FROM THE FACILITY TOMATO GARDEN. SMALL BIRDS AND FISH LIVE ON-SITE, AGAIN FUNDED BY SCOTLAND MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, AND RESIDENTS HAVE VISITS FROM OTHER ANIMALS, INCLUDING MARKY AND SASQUATCH, ANATOLIAN SHEPHERDS WHO ARE TRAINED THERAPY DOGS. FAMILY MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING FAMILY PETS TO VISIT WITH RESIDENTS AS LONG AS THE FACILITY IS PROVIDED CURRENT VACCINATION RECORDS AND THE PET IS LEASHED. RESIDENTS ARE SERVED WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF CARE NEEDS INCLUDING THOSE WHO REQUIRE LONG-TERM CARE AND ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO ARE ABLE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES AFTER A SHORT STAY FOR REHABILITATION AND/OR SKILLED NURSING SERVICES. DURING THE YEAR, SEVERAL RESIDENTS WERE ABLE TO TRANSITION BACK TO THEIR HOMES OR TO A LOWER LEVEL OF CARE. THEY WERE PROVIDED WITH DISCHARGE PLANNING SERVICES TO HELP IDENTIFY NEEDS IN THE HOME AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS HOME HEALTH SERVICES, MEALS ON WHEELS, AND LIFELINE TO PROMOTE A SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO HOME. WE ARE MINDFUL THAT THIS FACILITY IS THE HOME OF OUR RESIDENTS, AND ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST THEM IN PERSONALIZING THEIR ROOMS, PARTICIPATING IN DECORATING DECISIONS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND ENGAGING IN PRIOR LIFE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING GARDENING, CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES, A VARIETY OF MUSICAL PROGRAMS, AND VISITING WITH PETS AND CHILDREN. WE REMAIN COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUR RESIDENTS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.