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Elizabeth Seton Residence Inc

EIN 04-2648872 · Wellesley Hls, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION AT ELIZABETH SETON RESIDENCE CALLS US TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, CARING SERVICE AND TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE ALL FEEL WELCOME AND RESPECTED. WE ARE AN 84-BED SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY, PROVIDING CARE TO THE ELDERLY. THE SPIRIT OF SAINT ELIZABETH ANN SETON INSPIRES ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE AT THE ELIZABETH SETON RESIDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL IS TO REFLECT MOTHER SETON'S MISSION IN THE EVERYDAY CARE OF OUR RESIDENTS AND INTERACTIONS AMONG STAFF MEMBERS. ELIZABETH SETON RESIDENCE ENDEAVORS TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS.

Income
$16.1 million
Spending
$15.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 87%
Employees
154
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$259,284, charge nurse

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $13.7 million spent. THE ELIZABETH SETON RESIDENCE IS AN 84-BED NOT FOR PROFIT CATHOLIC SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION FACILITY LOCATED IN WELLESLEY HILLS, MASSACHUSETTS. IT WAS FIRST OPENED BY THE SISTERS OF CHARITY (HALIFAX) IN 1980 AND WAS RENOVATED IN 2010 TO SUPPORT PERSON-CENTERED CARE AND A MORE HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT. ALL ARE WELCOME REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, GENDER OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.WE PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE LONG TERM CARE, PALLIATIVE CARE, HOSPICE AND RESPITE STAYS IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL, SPIRITUAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT OF RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR DEDICATED 24 BED SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION UNIT PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL THERAPY AND NURSING CARE TO THOSE REQUIRING SKILLED INTERVENTION PRIOR TO RETURNING HOME. AFTER AN ILLNESS OR SURGERY. THE RESIDENCE IS MEDICARE AND MEDICAID CERTIFIED AND WE ARE PROUD OF OUR CMS 5-STAR QUALITY RATING. WE WERE NAMED A TOP PERFORMING NURSING HOME BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS AND CONSISTENTLY MEET OR EXCEED STATE AND NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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