TY 2015 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SEAFORD, DE19973

D Employer identification number

51-0069243

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 159,796,317

F Name and address of principal officer:
STEVEN ROSE
801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD
SEAFORD,DE19973

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.NANTICOKE.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1945

M State of legal domicile: DE

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1,017
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	200
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	175,810	1,984,117
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	140,186,862	141,117,195
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,106,612	1,509,804
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	3,024,988	1,764,389
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	146,494,272	146,375,505
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	6,954,853	7,754,467
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)	58,890,786	64,683,761
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	66,879,227	72,498,820
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	132,724,866	144,937,048
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	13,769,406	1,438,457
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	150,479,234	155,426,704
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	70,870,124	81,114,929
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	79,609,110	74,311,775

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REVENUE RULING 69-545, THROUGH ITS PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THE ABILITY TO PAY.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 132,737,034 including grants of $ 7,754,467 ) (Revenue $ 141,117,195 )
	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES QUALITY MEDICAL CARE REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP, AGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. ALTHOUGH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED IS CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION AND STABILITY OF NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, IT IS RECOGNIZED THAT NOT ALL INDIVIDUALS POSSESS THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. THEREFORE, IN KEEPING WITH NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S COMMITMENT TO SERVE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, HEALTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE INABILITY TO PAY CO-EXIST. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WELLNESS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR THE UNDER SERVED, SCREENINGS AND A WIDE VARIETY OF BROAD COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. NANTICOKE ALSO WORKS WITH CHOOSE DELAWARE, THE STATE HEALTH (SEE SCHEDULE O) INSURANCE EXCHANGE PROGRAM, AND PARTICIPATES WITH COMMONWELL FOR PATIENT EMR PORTABILITY. NANTICOKE IS A PARTNER IN THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE WORKING WITH OTHER HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTY TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. NANTICOKE LEADERSHIP IS ALSO VERY ACTIVE WITH THE STATE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATIONS PLAN WORKING TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL DELAWAREANS.PATIENTS SEEN:INPATIENTS 5,315; BIRTHS 911; ER VISITS 37,814; OP VISITS 104,470DAYS OF INPATIENT CARE: ADULTS & PEDIATRICS 19,012; NEWBORN 1,917OTHER FACTS: AVERAGE PATIENT STAY 3.85; OPERATIONS 4,037 NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES CARE TO PERSONS COVERED BY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AT OR BELOW COST. RECOGNIZING ITS MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO BOTH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS. SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE UNABLE TO PAY $15,464,575DISCOUNTS TO MEDICARE, MEDICAID & OTHERS $170,912,756

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 expenses132,737,034

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

...

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

.............

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 Click to see attachment

..............

Yes

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 Click to see attachment

.................

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 Click to see attachment

..................

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 Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

.............

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 Click to see attachment

..............

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 V Click to see attachment

......

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.

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

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11f

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

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

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

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) ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H.... Click to see attachment

20a

Yes

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? Click to see attachment

20b

Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

Yes

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

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 25a............... Click to see attachment

24a

Yes

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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

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

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................

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.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........ Click to see attachment

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

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment

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 Click to see attachment

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. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

186

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 ..................

1,017

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

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 or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Yes

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBullet

DEAN A SWINGLE ASSISTANT VP OF FINANCE801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973 (302) 629-6611

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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 or note to any line 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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and Title
(1) JOHN ALLEN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(2) SONJA BIDDLE OD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(3) ALVARO BUENANO MD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		27,500	0	0
(4) KEVIN CARSON EDD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(5) DAVID CROUSE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(6) REP TIM DUKES...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) GREG JOHNSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) TRINA JOYNER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) HARRY LEHMAN MD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(10) FREDERICK MAST...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(11) PATRICIA OLEKSZYK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X		0	0	0
(12) TAMMY PAXTON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(13) KENT PETERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(14) MICHELE PROCINO-WELLS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) DONALD HOLLENBECK...................................................................... DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	1.00 ................. 2.00	X	X	0	0	0
(16) LYNDA MESSICK...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	1.00 ................. 1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(17) STEVEN ROSE...................................................................... CEO	32.00 ................. 9.00	X	X	519,776	0	117,913

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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)				(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) DENISE JESTER........................................................................ CFO	30.00 .......................11.00	X			220,400	0	14,347
(19) THOMAS BROWN........................................................................ SENIOR VP	20.00 .......................21.00		X		242,702	0	23,441
(20) PENNY SHORT........................................................................ COO/CNO	40.00 .......................1.00		X		238,678	0	19,470
(21) ROBERT FERBER MD........................................................................ CHIEF CLINICAL INNOVATION OFF.	30.00 .......................10.00		X		199,626	0	12,451
(22) BARBARA HENDRICKS........................................................................ VP	30.00 .......................10.00		X		183,078	0	12,987
(23) DON TRICARICO........................................................................ VP (PART YEAR)	40.00 .......................1.00		X		179,482	0	9,918
(24) MOHAMMAD CHOUDHRY........................................................................ PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................0.00			X	332,704	0	7,604
(25) IMRAN JANJUA........................................................................ PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................0.00			X	299,015	0	6,661
(26) DANIAL CHAN........................................................................ PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................0.00			X	281,626	0	6,303
(27) SHAHZAD FAISAL........................................................................ PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................0.00			X	260,840	0	7,604
(28) LI ZHANG........................................................................ PHYSICIAN	40.00 .......................0.00			X	261,727	0	6,242

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,247,154	0	244,941

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
CERNER CORPORATION 2800 ROCKCREEK PKWY KANSAS CITY,MO64141	TECHNOLOGY	8,208,116
WOHLSON CONSTRUCTION 548 STEEL WAY LANCASTER,PA17604	CONSTRUCTION	6,233,005
ANESTHESIA SERVICES PA 2 READS WAY NEW CASTLE,DE19720	ANESTHESIA	1,749,100
CURA HOSPITALITY PO BOX 743676 ATLANTA,GA30374	FOOD SERVICES	1,136,290
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS PO BOX 828669 PHILADELPHIA,PA19182	LAB SERVICES	897,816
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 35

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d	1,984,117
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		1,984,117

			Business Code
2a	PATIENT REVENUE	623000	141,117,195	141,117,195
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			141,117,195

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			1,033,995			1,033,995
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		472,452
b	Less: rental expenses		722,160
c	Rental income or (loss)		-249,708
d	Net rental income or (loss)......			-249,708			-249,708
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	33,661	13,140,800
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	178,646	12,520,006
c	Gain or (loss)	-144,985	620,794
d	Net gain or (loss).....			475,809			475,809
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..
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISC		623000	1,047,784			1,047,784
b	CAFETERIA		623000	935,304			935,304
c	GIFT SHOP		623000	31,009			31,009
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			2,014,097
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			146,375,505	141,117,195	0	3,274,193

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	5,617,315	5,617,315
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	2,137,152	2,137,152
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	2,004,947	1,824,502	180,445
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	48,085,384	43,757,699	4,327,685
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......	11,549,086	10,509,668	1,039,418
10	Payroll taxes ...........	3,044,344	2,770,353	273,991
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	1,058,045	962,821	95,224
b	Legal .........	240,204		240,204
c	Accounting ...........	251,344		251,344
d	Lobbying ...........	78,984		78,984
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	200,948		200,948
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	15,824,044	14,471,756	1,352,288
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,520,431	2,293,592	226,839
13	Office expenses .......	310,619	282,663	27,956
14	Information technology ......	4,302,493	3,915,269	387,224
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	3,771,219	3,431,809	339,410
17	Travel ............	163,583	148,861	14,722
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	2,152,741	2,152,741
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	6,476,042	6,476,042
23	Insurance ...	878,974	799,866	79,108
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	SUPPLIES	16,935,737	15,411,521	1,524,216
b	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	9,599,031	8,735,118	863,913
c	HOUSEKEEPING	6,988,386	6,359,431	628,955
d	MISCELLANEOUS	745,995	678,855	67,140
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	144,937,048	132,737,034	12,200,014	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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			6,812,225	1	-861,302
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			14,889,175	4	16,836,216
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
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
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........			3,596,152	8	3,716,098
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			1,998,860	9	1,589,760
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	146,631,903
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	83,899,307	52,916,721	10c	62,732,596
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			62,546,215	11	63,139,720
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			264,741	13	225,053
14	Intangible assets ...............			881,791	14	832,749
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			6,573,354	15	7,215,814
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			150,479,234	16	155,426,704

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	17,189,243	17	21,858,473
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	45,765,069	20	44,088,530
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
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	6,252,434	23	13,923,807
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	1,663,378	25	1,244,119
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	70,870,124	26	81,114,929

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	79,609,110	27	74,311,775
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	79,609,110	33	74,311,775
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	150,479,234	34	155,426,704

Form 990 (2015)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

146,375,505

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

144,937,048

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,438,457

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

79,609,110

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-2,033,585

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

-4,702,207

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

74,311,775

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

Yes

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.

Yes

Form 990 (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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) 2015

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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) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(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	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.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
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 VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. 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 .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC		Employer identification number 51-0069243

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC			Employer identification number 51-0069243
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Yes

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Yes

78,984

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

78,984

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1I	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PAYS DUES TO AHA AND DEHA: THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND THE DELAWARE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION. NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S MANAGEMENT ALSO CORRESPONDS WITH OUR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS REGARDING CURRENT LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT MAY AFFECT THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THE HOSPITAL AND ITS ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY. ALSO, WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, LLC PROVIDES LOBBYING SERVICES TO NANTICOKE TO ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN MAINTAINING ITS MEDICARE DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) STATUS.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1I

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PAYS DUES TO AHA AND DEHA: THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND THE DELAWARE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION. NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S MANAGEMENT ALSO CORRESPONDS WITH OUR STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATORS REGARDING CURRENT LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT MAY AFFECT THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THE HOSPITAL AND ITS ABILITY TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THE COMMUNITY. ALSO, WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, LLC PROVIDES LOBBYING SERVICES TO NANTICOKE TO ASSIST THE HOSPITAL IN MAINTAINING ITS MEDICARE DEPENDENT HOSPITAL (MDH) STATUS.

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

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.

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)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...	1,250,429		1,250,429
b	Buildings	76,650,129	32,789,516	43,860,613
c	Leasehold improvements	1,249,783	956,432	293,351
d	Equipment ...	65,829,560	50,153,359	15,676,201
e	Other ...	1,652,002		1,652,002
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				62,732,596

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
ESTIMATED THIRD PARTY PAYOR SETTLEMENTS	300,000
OTHER LIABILITIES	944,119
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	1,244,119
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. 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 Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	122,859,742
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-2,033,585
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-19,866,238
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-21,899,823
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	144,759,565
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	200,948
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	1,414,992
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	1,615,940
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	146,375,505

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	128,157,077
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	722,160
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	722,160
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	127,434,917
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	200,948
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	17,301,183
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	17,502,131
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	144,937,048

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE STANDARD OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE STANDARD PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX PROVISIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE APPLICATION OF THE STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS -9,599,031. PENSION ADJUSTMENT -4,892,207. CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS -5,375,000.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSE -722,160. CHARITY CARE 2,137,152.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSE - INCLUDED WITH REVENUE IN PART VIII 722,160.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS 9,599,031. CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS 5,375,000. CHARITY CARE 2,137,152. CHARITABLE DONATION OF BUILDING 190,000.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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SCHEDULE H
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Hospitals

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, question 20.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
MediumBullet

Information about Schedule H (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Part I

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Yes

Did the organization have a financial assistance policy during the tax year? If "No," skip to question 6a . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," was it a written policy? ......................

Yes

If the organization had multiple hospital facilities, indicate which of the following best describes application of the financial assistance policy to its various hospital facilities during the tax year.

Applied uniformly to all hospital facilities Applied uniformly to most hospital facilities Generally tailored to individual hospital facilities

Answer the following based on the financial assistance eligibility criteria that applied to the largest number of the organization's patients during the tax year.

Did the organization use Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) as a factor in determining eligibility for providing free care?

If "Yes," indicate which of the following was the FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care:

Yes

100% 150% 200% Other 25000.0000000000 %

Did the organization use FPG as a factor in determining eligibility for providing discounted care? If "Yes," indicate

which of the following was the family income limit for eligibility for discounted care: . . . . . . . .

Yes

200% 250% 300% 350% 400% Other %

If the organization used factors other than FPG in determining eligibility, describe in Part VI the criteria used for determining eligibility for free or discounted care. Include in the description whether the organization used an asset test or other threshold, regardless of income, as a factor in determining eligibility for free or discounted care.

Did the organization's financial assistance policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year provide for free or discounted care to the "medically indigent"? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Did the organization budget amounts for free or discounted care provided under its financial assistance policy during
the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization's financial assistance expenses exceed the budgeted amount? . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes" to line 5b, as a result of budget considerations, was the organization unable to provide free or discountedcare to a patient who was eligibile for free or discounted care? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Did the organization prepare a community benefit report during the tax year? . . . . . . . . .

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization make it available to the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Complete the following table using the worksheets provided in the Schedule H instructions. Do not submit these worksheets with the Schedule H.

Financial Assistance and Certain Other Community Benefits at Cost

Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs		(a) Number of activities or programs (optional)	(b) Persons served (optional)	(c) Total community benefit expense	(d) Direct offsetting revenue	(e) Net community benefit expense	(f) Percent of total expense
a	Financial Assistance at cost (from Worksheet 1) . . .		3,114	2,236,556		2,236,556	1.540 %
b	Medicaid (from Worksheet 3, column a) . . . . .		42,876	29,177,204	17,574,556	11,602,648	8.010 %
c	Costs of other means-tested government programs (from Worksheet 3, column b) . .
d	Total Financial Assistance and Means-Tested Government Programs . . . . .		45,990	31,413,760	17,574,556	13,839,204	9.550 %
Other Benefits
e	Community health improvement services and community benefit operations (from Worksheet 4).	515	38,120	1,211,086		1,211,086	0.840 %
f	Health professions education (from Worksheet 5) . . .
g	Subsidized health services (from Worksheet 6) . . . .
h	Research (from Worksheet 7) .
i	Cash and in-kind contributions for community benefit (from Worksheet 8) . . . .	253	2,131	80,240		80,240	0.060 %
j	Total. Other Benefits . .	768	40,251	1,291,326		1,291,326	0.900 %
k	Total. Add lines 7d and 7j .	768	86,241	32,705,086	17,574,556	15,130,530	10.450 %

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Cat. No. 50192T Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

Schedule H (Form 990) 2015

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Part II

Community Building Activities Complete this table if the organization conducted any community building activities during the tax year, and describe in Part VI how its community building activities promoted the health of the communities it serves.

		(a) Number of activities or programs (optional)	(b) Persons served (optional)	(c) Total community building expense	(e) Net community building expense	(f) Percent of total expense
1	Physical improvements and housing
2	Economic development
3	Community support
4	Environmental improvements
5	Leadership development and training for community members
6	Coalition building
7	Community health improvement advocacy
8	Workforce development	103	103	543,013	543,013	0.370 %
9	Other
10	Total	103	103	543,013	543,013	0.370 %

Part III

Bad Debt, Medicare, & Collection Practices

Section A. Bad Debt Expense

Yes

Did the organization report bad debt expense in accordance with Heathcare Financial Management Association Statement No. 15? ..........................

Yes

Enter the amount of the organization's bad debt expense. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount. ......

9,599,031

Enter the estimated amount of the organization's bad debt expense attributable to patients eligible under the organization's financial assistance policy. Explain in Part VI the methodology used by the organization to estimate this amount and the rationale, if any, for including this portion of bad debt as community benefit. ......

Provide in Part VI the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes bad debt expense or the page number on which this footnote is contained in the attached financial statements.

Section B. Medicare

Enter total revenue received from Medicare (including DSH and IME).....

44,312,780

Enter Medicare allowable costs of care relating to payments on line 5.....

49,413,480

Subtract line 6 from line 5. This is the surplus (or shortfall)........

-5,100,700

Describe in Part VI the extent to which any shortfall reported in line 7 should be treated as community benefit.Also describe in Part VI the costing methodology or source used to determine the amount reported on line 6.Check the box that describes the method used:

Cost accounting system Cost to charge ratio Other

Section C. Collection Practices

Did the organization have a written debt collection policy during the tax year? ..........

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization’s collection policy that applied to the largest number of its patients during the tax year
contain provisions on the collection practices to be followed for patients who are known to qualify for financial assistance? Describe in Part VI .........................

Yes

Part IV

Management Companies and Joint Ventures(owned 10% or more by officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and physicians—see instructions)

(a) Name of entity	(b) Description of primary activity of entity	(c) Organization's profit % or stock ownership %	(d) Officers, directors, trustees, or key employees' profit % or stock ownership %	(e) Physicians' profit % or stock ownership %
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

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Part VFacility Information

Section A. Hospital Facilities (list in order of size from largest to smallest—see instructions) How many hospital facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?1 Name, address, primary website address, and state license number (and if a group return, the name and EIN of the subordinate hospital organization that operates the hospital facility)
1	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973	X	X	X

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section B. Facility Policies and Practices

(Complete a separate Section B for each of the hospital facilities or facility reporting groups listed in Part V, Section A)

	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Line number of hospital facility, or line numbers of hospital facilities in a facility
reporting group (from Part V, Section A):

Yes

Community Health Needs Assessment

Was the hospital facility first licensed, registered, or similarly recognized by a state as a hospital facility in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year?........................

Was the hospital facility acquired or placed into service as a tax-exempt hospital in the current tax year or the immediately preceding tax year? If “Yes,” provide details of the acquisition in Section C...............

During the tax year or either of the two immediately preceding tax years, did the hospital facility conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA)? If "No," skip to line 12......................

Yes

If "Yes," indicate what the CHNA report describes (check all that apply):

A definition of the community served by the hospital facility

Demographics of the community

Existing health care facilities and resources within the community that are available to respond to the health needs of the community

How data was obtained

The significant health needs of the community

Primary and chronic disease needs and other health issues of uninsured persons, low-income persons, and minority groups

The process for identifying and prioritizing community health needs and services to meet the community health needs

The process for consulting with persons representing the community’s interests

Information gaps that limit the hospital facility’s ability to assess the community’s health needs

Other (describe in Section C)

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last conducted a CHNA: 20 15

In conducting its most recent CHNA, did the hospital facility take into account input from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital facility, including those with special knowledge of or expertise in public health? If "Yes," describe in Section C how the hospital facility took into account input from persons who represent the community, and identify the persons the hospital facility consulted .................

Yes

6 a

Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more other hospital facilities? If "Yes," list the other hospital facilities in Section C..................................

Yes

Was the hospital facility’s CHNA conducted with one or more organizations other than hospital facilities?” If “Yes,” list the other organizations in Section C. ............................

Did the hospital facility make its CHNA report widely available to the public?..............

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the CHNA report was made widely available (check all that apply):

Hospital facility’s website (list url): SEE PART V, SECTION C

Other website (list url):

Made a paper copy available for public inspection without charge at the hospital facility

Other (describe in Section C)

Did the hospital facility adopt an implementation strategy to meet the significant community health needs
identified through its most recently conducted CHNA? If "No," skip to line 11. ..............

Yes

Indicate the tax year the hospital facility last adopted an implementation strategy: 20 13

Is the hospital facility's most recently adopted implementation strategy posted on a website?.........

Yes

If "Yes" (list url): HTTP://WWW.NANTICOKE.ORG/COMMUNITY-OUTREACH/

If "No," is the hospital facility’s most recently adopted implementation strategy attached to this return? ......

10b

Describe in Section C how the hospital facility is addressing the significant needs identified in its most recently conducted CHNA and any such needs that are not being addressed together with the reasons why such needs are not being addressed.

12a

Did the organization incur an excise tax under section 4959 for the hospital facility's failure to conduct a CHNA as required by section 501(r)(3)?...............................

12a

If "Yes" on line 12a, did the organization file Form 4720 to report the section 4959 excise tax?........

12b

If "Yes" on line 12b, what is the total amount of section 4959 excise tax the organization reported on Form 4720 for all of its hospital facilities? $

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP)

	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written financial assistance policy that:

Explained eligibility criteria for financial assistance, and whether such assistance included free or discounted care?

Yes

If “Yes,” indicate the eligibility criteria explained in the FAP:

Federal poverty guidelines (FPG), with FPG family income limit for eligibility for free care of 250.000000000000% and FPG family income limit for eligibility for discounted care of 300.000000000000%

Income level other than FPG (describe in Section C)

Asset level

Medical indigency

Insurance status

Underinsurance discount

Residency

Other (describe in Section C)

Explained the basis for calculating amounts charged to patients?.................

Yes

Explained the method for applying for financial assistance?...................

Yes

If “Yes,” indicate how the hospital facility’s FAP or FAP application form (including accompanying instructions) explained the method for applying for financial assistance (check all that apply):

Described the information the hospital facility may require an individual to provide as part of his or her application

Described the supporting documentation the hospital facility may require an individual to submit as part of his or
her application

Provided the contact information of hospital facility staff who can provide an individual with information about the
FAP and FAP application process

Provided the contact information of nonprofit organizations or government agencies that may be sources of
assistance with FAP applications

Other (describe in Section C)

Included measures to publicize the policy within the community served by the hospital facility?........

Yes

If "Yes," indicate how the hospital facility publicized the policy (check all that apply):

The FAP was widely available on a website (list url):

SEE PART V

The FAP application form was widely available on a website (list url):

SEE PART V

A plain language summary of the FAP was widely available on a website (list url):
SEE PART V

The FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility and by mail)

The FAP application form was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the hospital facility
and by mail)

A plain language summary of the FAP was available upon request and without charge (in public locations in the
hospital facility and by mail)

Notice of availability of the FAP was conspicuously displayed throughout the hospital facility

Notified members of the community who are most likely to require financial assistance about availability of the FAP

Other (describe in Section C)

Billing and Collections

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a separate billing and collections policy, or a written financial assistance policy (FAP) that explained all of the actions the hospital facility or other authorized party may take upon non-payment?..................................

Yes

Check all of the following actions against an individual that were permitted under the hospital facility's policies during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

None of these actions or other similar actions were permitted

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Name of hospital facility or letter of facility reporting group

Yes

Did the hospital facility or other authorized party perform any of the following actions during the tax year before making reasonable efforts to determine the individual’s eligibility under the facility’s FAP?............

If "Yes," check all actions in which the hospital facility or a third party engaged:

Reporting to credit agency(ies)

Selling an individual’s debt to another party

Actions that require a legal or judicial process

Other similar actions (describe in Section C)

Indicate which efforts the hospital facility or other authorized party made before initiating any of the actions listed (whether or not checked) in line 19. (check all that apply):

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy on admission

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy prior to discharge

Notified individuals of the financial assistance policy in communications with the individuals regarding the individuals’ bills

Documented its determination of whether individuals were eligible for financial assistance under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy

Other (describe in Section C)

None of these efforts were made

Policy Relating to Emergency Medical Care

Did the hospital facility have in place during the tax year a written policy relating to emergency medical care that required the hospital facility to provide, without discrimination, care for emergency medical conditions to individuals regardless of their eligibility under the hospital facility’s financial assistance policy?..................

Yes

If "No," indicate why:

The hospital facility did not provide care for any emergency medical conditions

The hospital facility’s policy was not in writing

The hospital facility limited who was eligible to receive care for emergency medical conditions (describe in Section C)

Other (describe in Section C)

Charges to Individuals Eligible for Assistance Under the FAP (FAP-Eligible Individuals)

Indicate how the hospital facility determined, during the tax year, the maximum amounts that can be charged to FAP-eligible individuals for emergency or other medically necessary care.

The hospital facility used its lowest negotiated commercial insurance rate when calculating the maximum amounts that
can be charged

The hospital facility used the average of its three lowest negotiated commercial insurance rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged

The hospital facility used the Medicare rates when calculating the maximum amounts that can be charged

Other (describe in Section C)

During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual to whom the hospital facility provided emergency or other medically necessary services more than the amounts generally billed to individuals who had insurance covering such care? ...............................

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

During the tax year, did the hospital facility charge any FAP-eligible individual an amount equal to the gross charge for any service provided to that individual? ...........................

If "Yes," explain in Section C.

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Part V

Facility Information (continued)

Section C. Supplemental Information for Part V, Section B. Provide descriptions required for Part V, Section B, lines 2, 3j, 5, 6a, 6b, 7d, 11, 13b, 13h, 15e, 16i, 18d, 19d, 20e, 21c, 21d, 22d, 23, and 24. If applicable, provide separate descriptions for each hospital facility in a facility reporting group, designated by facility reporting group letter and hospital facility line number from Part V, Section A (“A, 1,” “A, 4,” “B, 2,” “B, 3,” etc.) and name of hospital facility.
Form and Line Reference	Explanation
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 6A: THE HOSPITAL FACILITY'S FISCAL YEAR 2016 CHNA WAS COMPLETED IN THE SPRING. NANTICOKE AGAIN WORKED WITH TWO OTHER COUNTY HOSPITALS (BAYHEALTH MILFORD AND BEEBE HEALTHCARE) THROUGH THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE TO COLLECT AND SHARE STAKEHOLDER AND COMMUNITY SURVEY DATA. IN ADDITION TO INIDVIDUAL HOSPTIAL FACILITY INITATIVES, THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE WILL ALSO AGAIN WORK ON TARGETED AREAS OF NEED TOGETHER. IN 2017 FOCUS AREAS FOR HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OBESITY/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. FOR THESE TWO AREAS, NANTICOKE AND HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY ARE ALSO PARTNERING WITH THE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM DEVELOPED THROUGH THE STATE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATION PLAN. NANTICOKE ITSELF WILL ALSO BE FOCUSING ON THESE TWO AREAS AS WELL AS FOCUS ON CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS, LUNG CANCER SCREENINGS AND ACCESS/EDUCATION REGARDING PRE-NATAL HEALTH.
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 7D: THE TAX YEAR 2015 CHNA CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NANTICOKE.ORG/COMMUNITY- OUTREACH. A PAPER COPY OF THE ASSESSMENT IS AVAILABLE BY DOWNLOADING A PDF OF THE REPORT FROM THIS WEBSITE OR YOU MAY REQUEST COPIES BY CALLING THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT AT 302-629-6611 X8948. THE CHNA FOR 2015 IS THE ASSESSMENT COVERING THE TAX YEARS 2014 THROUGH 2016. THE 2017 TO 2019 CHNA WAS APPROVED AND PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER 2016 WITH THE ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN APPROVED AND PUBLISHED JANUARY 2017. IN ADDITION TO ITS OWN INITIATIVES, NANTICOKE IS AN ACTIVE PARTNER WITH MANY AREA HEALTH INITIATIVES, WORKING WITH STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY, SUSSEX COUNTY HEALTH COALITION AND THE STAE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATION INITIATIVE INCLUDING THE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM.
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 11: BECAUSE NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IS A SMALL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL IT IS NOT ABLE TO FISCALLY SUPPORT ALL THE OUTREACH NEEDS FOR THE COMMUNITY ON ITS OWN. WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE 2017-2019 ASSESSMENT AND AFTER REVIEWING OTHER STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES, NANTICOKE IDENTIFIED THE GREATEST AREAS OF NEED WHERE IT CAN MAKE THE MOST IMPACT ON COMMUNITY HEALTH. A DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO SUPPORT THE 2017 CHNA WAS APPROVED AND PUBLISHED JANUARY 11, 2017 WITH WORK FROM THE PLAN ALREADY UNDERWAY. THIS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN WILL BE REVIEWED AND UPDATED INCLUDING MEASURE OF PROGRESS OR SUCCESS IN JANUARY OF EACH YEAR.
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, SECTION B, LINE 22D: NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CHARGES PATIENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED AND WHOSE FAMILY INCOME IS LESS THAN 500% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL, AN AMOUNT NO GREATER THAN 115% OF THE APPLICABLE PAYMENT RATE UNDER THE FEDERAL MEDICARE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO PUB. L.89-87 (42 U.S.C.S.1395 ET SEQ.) THE AMOUNT IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SLIDING SCALE BASED ON INCOME DEVELOPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO THIS ACT AND IS BELOW THE GROSS CHARGE THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE PROVIDED.
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, LINE 16A, FAP WEBSITE:HTTPS://NANTICOKE.PATIENTCOMPASS.COM/RA/GENERAL/BILLINGPOLICIES/_FINANCIALASSISTANCE
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL	PART V, LINE 16B, FAP APPLICATION WEBSITE:HTTPS://NANTICOKE.PATIENTCOMPASS.COM/RA/CONTENT/IMAGES/NANTICOKE/PRODUCTION/CHARITY_APPLICATION.PDF

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Part VFacility Information (continued)

Section D. Other Health Care Facilities That Are Not Licensed, Registered, or Similarly Recognized as a Hospital Facility (list in order of size, from largest to smallest) How many non-hospital health care facilities did the organization operate during the tax year?4
Name and address		Type of Facility (describe)
1	1 - MEARS HEALTH CAMPUS 100 RAWLINS DRIVE SEAFORD,DE19973	MEDICAL FACILITY
2	2 - EZ LAB 9111 ANTIQUE ALLEY BRIDGEVILLE,DE19933	LAB DRAWING STATION
3	3 - EZ LAB 503 W MARKET ST GEORGETOWN,DE19947	LAB DRAWING STATION
4	4 - EZ LAB 30549 SUSSEX HWY LAUREL,DE19956	LAB DRAWING STATION
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6
7
8
9
10

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Part VI

Supplemental Information

Provide the following information.

1	Required descriptions. Provide the descriptions required for Part I, lines 3c, 6a, and 7; Part II and Part III, lines 2, 3, 4, 8 and 9b.
2	Needs assessment. Describe how the organization assesses the health care needs of the communities it serves, in addition to any CHNAs reported in Part V, Section B.
3	Patient education of eligibility for assistance. Describe how the organization informs and educates patients and persons who may be billed for patient care about their eligibility for assistance under federal, state, or local government programs or under the organization’s financial assistance policy.
4	Community information. Describe the community the organization serves, taking into account the geographic area and demographic constituents it serves.
5	Promotion of community health. Provide any other information important to describing how the organization’s hospital facilities or other health care facilities further its exempt purpose by promoting the health of the community (e.g., open medical staff, community board, use of surplus funds, etc.).
6	Affiliated health care system. If the organization is part of an affiliated health care system, describe the respective roles of the organization and its affiliates in promoting the health of the communities served.
7	State filing of community benefit report. If applicable, identify all states with which the organization, or a related organization, files a community benefit report.

Form and Line Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 7:	THE COSTING METHOD USED TO CALCULATE THE AMOUNTS REPORTED WAS THE MEDICARE OPERATING COST-TO-CHARGE RATIO FOR BOTH OUTPATIENT AND INPATIENT SERVICES.
PART I, LINE 7G:	THE HOSPITAL DID NOT INCLUDE SUBSIDIZED HEALTH SERVICE ATTRIBUTABLE TO PHYSICIAN CLINICS.
PART I, LN 7 COL(F):	THE HOSPITAL DID NOT INCLUDE ANY AMOUNT OF BAD DEBT EXPENSE IN THE DENOMINATOR IN COMPUTING THE PERCENTAGE IN COLUMN (F).
PART III, LINE 4:	THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CARE WITHOUT CHARGE OR AT AMOUNTS LESS THAN ITS ESTABLISHED RATES TO PATIENTS WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA UNDER ITS CHARITY CARE POLICY. BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PURSUE COLLECTION OF AMOUNTS DETERMINED TO QUALIFY AS CHARITY CARE, THOSE AMOUNTS ARE NOT REPORTED AS REVENUES. FOR THOSE PATIENTS WHO DID NOT MEET THE CHARITY CARE POLICY, THE ORGANIZATION MUST EVALUATE THEIR ABILITY TO COLLECT AMOUNTS DUE FROM PATIENTS THAT ARE PAST DUE. A PROVISION FOR BAD DEBTS IS RECORDED FOR AMOUNTS NOT YET WRITTEN OFF WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME UNCOLLECTIBLE. THE HOSPITAL'S POLICY IS TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2-3 STATEMENTS AND A FINAL NOTICE BEFORE SENDING PATIENT ACCOUNTS TO COLLECTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, ACCOUNTS GREATER THAN $500 ARE ATTEMPTED TO BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE.
PART III, LINE 8:	THE COSTING METHOD USED TO DETERMINE ALLOWABLE COSTS ARE THE COSTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MEDICARE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS. ONLY COSTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH EFFICIENT, COST-EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS ARE ALLOWED. ONLY OPERATING COSTS THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PATIENTS WERE ALLOWED.
PART III, LINE 9B:	THE COLLECTION POLICY PERTAINS TO ALL PATIENTS WITH A SELF PAY BALANCE. IF A PATIENT APPLIES FOR EITHER CHARITY CARE OR ANY OTHER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUCH AS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, ALL COLLECTION ACTIVITY IS PUT ON HOLD UNTIL A DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY IS MADE.
PART VI, LINE 2:	NANTICOKE CURRENTLY USES SECONDARY DATA FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY RESOURCES. THE STATE OF DELAWARE PROVIDES A USER-FRIENDLY REPOSITORY OF A LARGE AMOUNT OF THIS TYPE OF DATA THROUGH WWW.DELAWAREHEALTHTRACKER.COM. IN ADDITION, NANTICOKE ACCESSES COMMUNITY DATA FROM RESOURCES SUCH AS THE CDC, COUNTY DEMORGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC DATA, AND NATIONAL RESEARCH GROUPS LIKE THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCITY. NANTICOKE PARTNERS WITH TWO OTHER HOSPITALS IN THE COUNTY TO COLLECT PRIMARY DATA FROM STAKEHOLDERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE NEEDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE CHNA, NANTICOKE PARTICIPATES WITH A STATE WIDE ACO THAT COLLECTS QUALITY AND OUTCOMES DATA TO IMPROVE PATIENT ACCESS AND CARE. NANTICOKE RECENTLY ENTERED INTO A PARTNERSHIP WITH SEVERAL OTHER STATE HEALTH SYSTEMS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY AROUND THE POPULATION HEALTH MODEL TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND ACCESS TO CARE WHILE CLOSING GAPS AND REDUCING COSTS. AS AN INDEPENDENT HOSPTAL, NANTICOKE ALSO REPORTS AND REVIEWS ITS OWN DATA TO DETERMINE AREAS OF NEED AND DEVELOP DEPARTMENT OR SERVICE SPECIFIC COMMUNITY EDUCATION, SCREENINGS, OR OTHER INITAITIVES BASED ON THE IDENTIFIED NEED. ONE EXAMPLE IS THE STROKE PROGRAM THAT IDENTIFIED NEED FOR AWARENESS AROUND WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF A STROKE - WORKING WITH THE OTHER AREA HOSPITALS AND THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, AN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN WAS IMPLEMENTED IN THE SPRING 2016. DATA IS BEING FOLLOWED TO EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS PROGRAM.
PART VI, LINE 3:	PATIENT EDUCATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE-NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROVIDES INFORMATION IN THEIR PATIENT INFORMATION AND VISITORS GUIDE UNDER THE "FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT/INSURANCE" SECTION CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL COUNSELORS TO DISCUSS PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS. AT THIS TIME, PATIENTS ARE INFORMED ABOUT ALL THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THEM, BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITTEN FORMAT OF POSSIBLE ELIGIBILITY FOR DELAWARE MEDICAID ASSISTANCE. THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS OFFER THIS TYPE OF ASSISTANCE TO OUR PATIENTS: BUSINESS OFFICE, REGISTRATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHAPS COORDINATOR, CANCER CARE COORDINATOR, CANCER NURSE NAVIGATOR (SCREENING APPROACH), AND PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS WERE INTERVIEWED FOR INPUT, INCLUDING: ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, BAYHEALTH, BEEBE AND NANTICOKE SOCIAL WORKERS, DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES, DELAWARE BREAST CANCER COALITION, DELAWARE HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION, DELAWARE HOSPICE, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH - GEORGETOWN, EASTER SEALS, ELLENDALE RECOVERY CENTER, LA ESPERANZA, LA RED FEDERAL QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, MID-ATLANTIC AIDS TRAINIG CENTER, MOUNTAIRE & PERDUE CHICKEN PLANTS, NANTICOKE INDIAN CENTER, PENINSULA HOME CARE, PEOPLE'S PLACE, PUBLIC HEALTH NURSES - GEORGETOWN, SOUTHERN DELAWARE TOURISM, STRONG COMMUNITIES, SUSSEX COUNT ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS, SUSSEX CHILD HEALTH, SUSSEX COUNTY CHURCHES, SUSSEX COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, SUSSEX COUNTY EMS, SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARIES, SUSSEX COUNTY FIRE STATIONS, SUSSEX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS, SUSSEX COUNTY VETERANS GROUP, VFW/AMERICAN LEGION.
PART VI, LINE 4:	NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES PRIMARILY SERVES WESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY IN DELAWARE. THIS POPULATION INCLUDES A LARGE AND GROWING PERCENTAGE OF THOSE 55 YEARS AND OLDER. RESIDENTS OF WESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY GENERALLY HAVE A LOWER MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME THAN OTHER AREAS IN THE COUNTY. WESTERN SUSSEX ALSO HAS A LOWER PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION WORKING AT A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. MANY WORK IN SERVICE, RETAIL OR AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES. NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES IS ONE OF THE LARGER EMPLOYERS IN WESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY. THIS PORTION OF THE COUNTY CURRENTLY HAS A MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION THAT IS CAUCASIAN BUT SERVES A VERY RAPIDLY EXPANDING HISPANIC POPULATION. ADDITIONALLY, THERE ARE SOME DISPARITIES REMAINING IN HEALTH EDUCATION, EARLY DETECTION AND MORBIDITY FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN SUSSEX COUNTY. NANTICOKE'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES SEAFORD, LAUREL, BRIDGEVILLE AND GEORGETOWN, ALL LOCATED IN DELAWARE. NANTICOKE'S SECONDARY SERVICE AREA INCLUDES DELMAR, GREENWOOD AND MILLSBORO, DELAWARE AS WELL AS HURLOCK AND FEDERALSBURG, MARYLAND. TOGETHER THESE TWO AREAS REPRESENT NEARLY 85 PERCENT OF PATIENTS SEEN AT ONE OF NANTICOKE'S SERVICE LOCATIONS.
PART VI, LINE 5:	IN ADDITION TO THE CHNA AND THE ASSOCIATED IMPLMENTATION PLAN, NANTICOKE ALSO WORKS IN MANY AREAS. AS MENTIONED IN THE NOTES ABOVE (PART VI, LINE 2), NANTICOKE REPRESENTATIVES MONITOR NEED USING PATIENT DATA. THEY DEVELOP COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AWARENESS, OFFER SCREENINGS OR OTHER INITIAITVIES AS IDENTIFIED. NANTICOKE PROVIDES MANY EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND FREE SCREENINGS TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN FISCAL YEAR 2016, NANTICOKE ALSO OFFERED COMMUNITY FLU VACCINES, PARTNERS WITH THE LOCAL CHAMBER OF WOMEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS EVENTS, AND WORKED WITH AREA EMPLOYERS ON EDUCATION AND SCREENINGS FOR EMPLOYEES. NANTICOKE IS VERY INVOLVED WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES AROUND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS IMPACTING HEALTH. IN ADDITION TO PATIENT, STATE AND FEDERAL DATA, NANTICOKE ALSO MAKES USE OF COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYEE FEEDBACK TO DEVELOP AND ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INITIATIVES.
PART VI, LINE 6:	THE HOSPITAL IS NOT PART OF AN AFFILIATED HEALTH CARE SYSTEM.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number
51-0069243

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 1109 MATTLIND WAY MILFORD,DE19963	13-5613797	501(C)(3)	10,000				HEART DISEASE
(2) MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER INC 801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973	51-0224470	501(C)(3)	5,391,935				TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER, INC.
(3) DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PO BOX 610 GEORGETOWN,DE19947	51-6000279	501(C)(3)	5,000				EDUCATION FOUNDATION
(4) CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY DELAWARE 18947 JOHN J WILLIAMS HWY REHOBOTH BEACH,DE19971	51-0351863	501(C)(3)	5,000				CANCER SUPPORT
(5) LOVE INC OF MID-DELMARVA INC PO BOX 542 SEAFORD,DE19973		501(C)(3)		190,000	APPRAISAL VALUE	BUILDING	RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE	116	1,698,534	FMV
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	NANTICOKE ENSURES THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRS SECTION 501(C)(3) AND STILL IN GOOD STANDING. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONFIRM THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ARE IN ALIGNMENT WITH NANTICOKE'S.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on 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 ............

Were any amounts reported on 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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1STEVEN ROSECEO	(i) (ii)	421,965 ------------- 0	79,475 ------------- 0	18,336 ------------- 0	101,619 ------------- 0	16,294 ------------- 0	637,689 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2DENISE JESTERCFO	(i) (ii)	191,595 ------------- 0	28,031 ------------- 0	774 ------------- 0	9,000 ------------- 0	5,347 ------------- 0	234,747 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3THOMAS BROWNSENIOR VP	(i) (ii)	209,766 ------------- 0	31,748 ------------- 0	1,188 ------------- 0	18,000 ------------- 0	5,441 ------------- 0	266,143 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4PENNY SHORTCOO/CNO	(i) (ii)	209,581 ------------- 0	28,683 ------------- 0	414 ------------- 0	14,180 ------------- 0	5,290 ------------- 0	258,148 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ROBERT FERBER MDCHIEF CLINICAL INNOVATION OFF.	(i) (ii)	174,785 ------------- 0	23,607 ------------- 0	1,234 ------------- 0	7,752 ------------- 0	4,699 ------------- 0	212,077 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6BARBARA HENDRICKSVP	(i) (ii)	160,747 ------------- 0	21,557 ------------- 0	774 ------------- 0	8,923 ------------- 0	4,064 ------------- 0	196,065 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7DON TRICARICOVP (PART YEAR)	(i) (ii)	154,756 ------------- 0	23,952 ------------- 0	774 ------------- 0	6,528 ------------- 0	3,390 ------------- 0	189,400 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8MOHAMMAD CHOUDHRYPHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	276,322 ------------- 0	56,382 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,604 ------------- 0	340,308 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9IMRAN JANJUAPHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	276,202 ------------- 0	22,813 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,661 ------------- 0	305,676 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10DANIAL CHANPHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	230,229 ------------- 0	51,397 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,303 ------------- 0	287,929 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11SHAHZAD FAISALPHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	214,064 ------------- 0	46,776 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,604 ------------- 0	268,444 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12LI ZHANGPHYSICIAN	(i) (ii)	212,369 ------------- 0	49,358 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,242 ------------- 0	267,969 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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.

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PART I, LINE 1A	STEVE ROSE- HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES FOR $4,660
PART I, LINE 4B	STEVEN ROSE PARTICIPATES IN A 457(B) AND 457(F) PLAN. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED A COMBINED TOTAL OF $101,619 TO THOSE PLANS DURING THE TAX YEAR.

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Schedule K
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
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2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number
51-0069243

Part I

Bond Issues

(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	(g) Defeased		(h) On behalf of issuer		(i) Pool financing
(a) Issuer name		(b) Issuer EIN	(c) CUSIP #	(d) Date issued	(e) Issue price	(f) Description of purpose	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
A	DELAWARE HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY	51-0272458	246388RD6	06-11-2013	47,475,775	DEBT REFINANCING		X		X		X

Part II

Proceeds

	A		B		C		D
	1 Amount of bonds retired ..................	1,585,000
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............
3 Total proceeds of issue ..................	47,475,775
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............	930,010
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............
11 Other spent proceeds .............	46,545,765
12 Other unspent proceeds .............
13 Year of substantial completion .............	2013
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....	X
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....		X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? ..........	X
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? ..................	X

Part III

Private Business Use

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............		X
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............		X

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Private Business Use (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............	X
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?	X
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............		X
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government .........
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...		X
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............		X
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........	X

Part IV

Arbitrage

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...		X
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......	X
b Exception to rebate? ........		X
c No rebate due? .........		X
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? .....		X
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?		X
b Name of provider ..........
c Term of hedge .........
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......
e Was the hedge terminated? ........

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Arbitrage (Continued)

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?		X
b Name of provider ..........
c Term of GIC .........
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?		X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...	X

Part V

Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action

	A		B		C		D
	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?	X

Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).

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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC IS THE SOLE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO SELECT THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND AGENTS OF THE HOSPITAL AND DEFINE THEIR DUTIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	SHAREHOLDER / GOVERNING BODY HAS POWER TO: MANAGE SUPERVISE AND DIRECT BUSINESS AFFAIRS; ESTABLISH POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROGRAMS; DETERMINE HOSPITAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZE AND EXECUTE DEBT AGREEMENTS; DETERMINE POLICIES OF HOSPITAL; HAVE RESPONSIBILITY FOR QUALITY PATIENT CARE; TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE FINANCING; DECIDE STRATEGIC PLANS; PROTECT HOSPITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY; APPROVE ANNUAL BUDGET; ESTABLISH HOSPITAL POLICY; APPROVE BY-LAWS; PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL STAFF; REQUIRE MEDICAL STAFF MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS; AVOID PROFITING FROM HOSPITAL RELATIONSHIP; ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION AMONG SHAREHOLDERS; MAINTAIN RECORDS; IMPLEMENT EXPENDITURE PLANS; EVALUATE PERFORMANCE; SELECT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; ASSESS AND REVIEW COMPETENCIES OF STAFF; ENSURE AGE-APPROPRIATE CARE IS DELIVERED; PROVIDE SINGLE LEVEL OF PATIENT CARE; REQUIRE STAFF TO REPORT ON MEDICAL CARE; PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT; APPROVE AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES; TO REMOVE HOSPITAL DIRECTOR OR STAFF WITHOUT CAUSE; AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SHARES OF STOCK; APPROVE ACTIVITES OF HOSPITAL DIRECTOR; AMEND CERTIFICATE OF ORGANIZATION; AUTHORIZE LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS; RESOLVE CONFLICTS; AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF SUBSIDIARIES; PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS; PROVIDE FOR THE COLLABORATION OF LEADERS; EXERCISE POWERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXERCISE POWERS OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW FORM 990: THE AUDIT & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM. AFTER THE REVIEW, IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL BEFORE BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY: THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING ANY MEETING IN WHICH THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS EVALUATION, EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OF THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE AS MAY BE NECESSARY. THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM ALL REASONABLE SOURCES AND SHALL INVOLVE THE GENERAL COUNSEL IN ITS DELIBERATIONS. THE CONFLICTED PARTY CAN PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD DEPENDING ON THE TRANSACTION. ONCE ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION HAS BEEN OBTAINED, THE GOVERNANCE EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE A FINDING AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INDEED EXISTS, AND SHALL FORWARD THAT FINDING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTE. ONLY DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY VOTE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE SUBJECT INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT BE PRESENT WHEN THIS VOTE IS TAKEN. SCOPE: THIS POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY AND PHYSICIAN MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES, AND ADMINISTRATION (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "BOARD, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND ADMINISTRATION") OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, AND MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "NHS"). POLICY: THE POLICY OF NHS IS TO REQUIRE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY STATEMENT PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE (IN THE MANNER PROVIDED HEREIN) ANY ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THAT NHS WILL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UNLESS THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ACTING AT A DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING THEREOF) (WITH THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL) DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE THAT APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF NHS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY: IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION OF THIS POLICY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL INFORM THAT PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR ITS BELIEF AND PROVIDE THAT PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF SUCH PERSON AND CONDUCTING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER SUCH PERSON HAS, IN FACT, VIOLATED THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THERE HAS BEEN A VIOLATION, THE BOARD SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REMOVAL (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER) OR TERMINATION (IF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS AN EMPLOYEE). INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY FAILING TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY IS GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN-ELECT REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, SENIOR VP'S AND VP'S. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS, THE FACILITY'S OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION, WHICH INCLUDE REVIEW OF HOSPITAL QUALITY INDICATORS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SCORES AND PHYSICIAN SATISFACTION SCORES. THE PROCESS INCLUDES A REVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF EACH OF THE EXECUTIVES AND THEIR IMPORTANCE TO THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING THE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION, OTHER AREA HOSPITAL FORM 990'S ARE REVIEWED FOR THEIR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED NATIONAL SALARY SURVEY DATA. AFTER THE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN, IT IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION REQUESTS AND EITHER APPROVE OR RECOMMEND APPROPRIATE CHANGES FOR IMPLEMENTATION. THE SAME PROCESS GOES FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS. THIS IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA ANOTHER'S WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	HR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 74,266. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,345. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 81,611. PHARMACY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,918,293. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 189,721. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,108,014. CANCER CARE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,508,196. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 149,162. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,657,358. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,971,001. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,006,060. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,977,061.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT -4,892,207. BUILDING DONATION 190,000.
ABOUT NANTICOKE	NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ORIGINALLY INCORPORATED IN 1945, IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE CORPORATE TITLE OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. WHAT STARTED AS A 32-BED HOSPITAL IN 1952, HAS GROWN TO INPATIENT SERVICES, OUTPATIENT SERVICES, AND URGENT CARE AND PROVIDER PRACTICES ACROSS SUSSEX COUNTY DELAWARE, BUSINESS SERVICES, AND A HOST OF PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE AND HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EACH PART OF NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES WORKS TOGETHER TO FOCUS ON FULFILLING OUR MISSION STATEMENT: "WE EXIST TO POSITIVELY IMPACT OUR COMMUNITIES QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR HEALTH SERVICES." TODAY, PATIENTS AND BUSINESSES ARE CONTINUALLY SEEKING SUPERIOR HEALTH CARE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES STANDS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THAT CARE. AS A PARTICIPANT IN THE CMS AND JOINT COMMISSION CORE MEASURE PROJECTS, NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HAS ACHIEVED THE TOP SCORES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE FOR CARDIAC CARE, AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONS GETWITH THE GUIDELINES PROGRAM FOR BOTH STROKE (GOLD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD) AND INTEVERNTIONAL CARDIOLOGY (SILVER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD). NANTICOKE IS RATED AS A 4-STAR HOSPITAL FOR PATIENT EXPERIENCE BY CMS, HAS RECEIVED A GRADE "A" FOR PATIENT SAFETY BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP, AND HAS BEEN NAMED ONE OF H&HN MOST WIRED HOSPITALS FOR THE SECOND YEAR. FEEDBACK FROM OUR PATIENTS OVERWHELMINGLY COMPLIMENTS US ON THE CARE AND FRIENDLINESS OF OUR STAFF IN ALL OF OUR ENTITIES. OUR DEDICATION TO SERVING OUR PATIENTS IS EVIDENCED THROUGH A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE OUR ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO PROVIDE CARE FOR MORE OF OUR COMMUNITY'S HEALTH CARE NEEDS. NANTICOKE PARTICIPATES IN A PROACTIVE ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION AND HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AS A PATIENT-CENTERED MEDICAL HOME. OUR GROWTH IS EVIDENCED NOT ONLY THROUGH THE CONTINUED ADDITION TO MEDICAL PROGRAMS, BUT ALSO THROUGH SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT AND EXPANSION OF OUR MEDICAL STAFF TO OVER 160 HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS PRACTICING IN 40 DIFFERENT SPECIALIES. AS OUR COMMUNITIES' HEALTHCARE NEEDS CHANGE, NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES CONTINUES TO CHANGE AND EXPAND SERVICES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES' TRAINED STAFF GOES INTO THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT HEALTH EDUCATION SEMINARS AND HEALTH SCREENINGS. WE WORK WITH AREA SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY ON PREVENTION AND WELLNESS. PHYSICIANS, NURSES, ANCILLARY STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL HAVE ALL RESPONDED TO REQUESTS TO MEET WITH THESE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS. THERE ARE MANY SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS WHICH ARE HOSTED AT NANTICOKE AS WELL. OUR MATERNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM IS VERY STRONG, AND INCLUDES CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION, SIBLING PREPARATION AND BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT. NANTICOKE ALSO HOST DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES CERTIFIED THROUGH THE AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION ALONG WITH STROKE, CHF, CANCER, AND MANY OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS. WE CONDUCT REGULAR CHOLESTEROL, DIABETES, AND BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS AND ADULT AND INFANT / CHILD CPR INSTRUCTION ON A REGULAR BASIS. IN 2016 NANTICOKE COMPLETED AN UPDATED COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT (CHNA) AND IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON AN UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN TO BE PUBLISHED IN NOVEMBER 2016. NEEDS IDENTIFIED INCLUDED A CONTINUING NEED FOR PROGRAMMING AROUND HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SPECIFICALLY AROUND OBESITY, MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CERVICAL CANCER, AND PRENATAL EDUCATION. AS A PART OF ITS PLANNING FOR AN UPDATED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR OBESITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, NANTICOKE IS ACTIVELY WORKING WITH THE HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY TASK FORCE, THE STATE OF DELAWARE HEALTH INNOVATION CENTER'S HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM, AND THE SUSSEX COUNTY HEALTH COALITION TO PARTNER ON PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION AROUND THESE NEEDS. NANTICOKE HAS AN ACTIVE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM, AND PARTNERING WITH THE DELAWARE BREAST CANCER COALITION TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO BE A LEAD PARTNER IN A GROUP KNOWN AS HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY, A PARTNERSHIP OF VARIOUS HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IN THE AREA TO COMMONLY ADDRESS COUNTY HEALTH CARE NEEDS WWW.HEALTHERSUSSEXCOUNTY.COM). HEALTHIER SUSSEX COUNTY SHARED FINDINGS FROM EACH OF THE COUNTY'S HOSPITAL'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPED CORE STRATEGIES FOR THE TASK FORCE WHICH INCLUDED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PHYSICIAN EDUCATION ON CANCER SCREENINGS. PATIENT EDUCATION PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION HAS BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CLINICAL PATHWAY PROCESS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES. THROUGH THE PATIENT EDUCATION CENTER, OUR PATIENT CARE STAFF HAS BEEN TRAINED TO TEACH OUR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR ILLNESSES AND TREATMENTS. UTILIZING AN ASSORTMENT OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, WE ARE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY TRANSFER CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING ALL PHASES OF CARE. NANTICOKE CONTINUES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE PATIENT EDUCATION THAT IS EASIER TO ACCESS THROUGH TODAY'S TECHNOLOGIES.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NANTICOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC

Employer identification number

51-0069243

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No
(1)NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES 801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973 51-0293888	HEALTH SERVICES	DE	501(C)(3)	LINE 11B, II	N/A		No
(2)MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL CENTER 801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973 51-0224470	HEALTH SERVICES	DE	501(C)(3)	LINE 9	NHS		No
(3)NANTICOKE INSURANCE CO PO BOX 1109 GT GEORGETOWN,CAYMAN ISLANDS CJ 98-0446259	INSURANCE	CJ	501(C)(15)	N/A	NHS		No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No
(1) PROPRIETARY ENTERPRISES 801 MIDDLEFORD ROAD SEAFORD,DE19973 51-0293887	INACTIVE	DE	N/A	C				No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

Yes

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

Yes

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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 related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) MID-SUSSEX MEDICAL MEDICAL CENTER INC	B	5,391,935	FMV

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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