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Notre Dame Health Care Center Inc

EIN 04-3108782 · Worcester, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE CENTER (NDHCC), ROOTED IN THE HERITAGE OF SAINT JULIE BILLIART AND SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR, IS DEDICATED TO THE HEALING MINISTRY PROCLAIMED IN THE GOSPEL AND BY THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Income
$35.4 million
Spending
$34.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
493
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$204,647, ceo & president (as of june 2024)

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: 60 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 (2)
  1. $30.0 million spent. SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE, ADULT PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE, AND PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE PROGRAMS:NOTRE DAME LONG TERM CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER IS A LICENSED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY THAT PROVIDES TRADITIONAL LONG TERM CARE, POST-ACUTE AND SHORT TERM REHABILITATION, SPECIALIZED MEMORY CARE, AND END OF LIFE CARE TO ACHIEVE THE INDIVIDUAL'S MAXIMUM QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING WITHIN THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR. INDIVIDUALIZED CARE PLANS INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, INTRAVENOUS THERAPY, SPIRITUAL CARE, AND MEDICALLY RELATED SOCIAL SERVICES. (SEE SCHEDULE O)LICENSED NURSING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED 24 HOURS PER DAY TO NURSING HOME CAPACITY OF 123 INDIVIDUALS, AND THE FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SERVICES AS A PROVIDER, AND HOLDS CONTRACTS WITH A NUMBER OF HMOS.NOTRE DAME DU LAC ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE (NOTRE DAME DU LAC) IS A CARING COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY SUPPORT FOR SENIORS. CHOICE, CONVENIENCE AND PEACE OF MIND ARE THE HALLMARKS OF THIS PROGRAM. NOTRE DAME DU LAC IS A HOME WHERE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ARE MET AND COMMUNAL LIFE IS HONORED THROUGH A RICH AND DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF OUR RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ACTIVITIES, MEALS, AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE. OUR MISSION OF CARE AND COMPASSION EXTENDS TO CARING FOR THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS. THE HARMONY PROGRAM AT NOTRE DAME DU LAC IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AND OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA. WE PROVIDE A COMFORTABLE, HOMELIKE SETTING, AS WELL AS THE SUPPORTIVE CARE NECESSARY TO INSURE SAFETY, DIGNITY, AND INDIVIDUALITY, WHEREBY RESIDENTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHOICES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES. OUR FACILITY IS CERTIFIED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.HOSPICE SERVICES AT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES, FOCUSING ON COMFORT RATHER THAN CURATIVE TREATMENT. ADULT HOSPICE SERVICES PROVIDE END-OF-LIFE CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES, TYPICALLY WHEN LIFE EXPECTANCY IS SIX MONTHS OR LESS. THE FOCUS IS ON SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, PAIN RELIEF, AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT. CARE IS TYPICALLY PROVIDED IN THE PATIENT'S HOME, HOSPICE FACILITY, OR NURSING HOME, WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING COMFORT, DIGNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY. PEDIATRIC HOSPICE SERVICES ARE SPECIALIZED FOR CHILDREN WITH TERMINAL CONDITIONS, OFFERING SIMILAR COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT BUT TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING SYMPTOMS AND PROVIDING EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE, PEDIATRIC HOSPICE OFTEN INCLUDES DEVELOPMENTAL AND SIBLING SUPPORT, RECOGNIZING THE DISTINCT CHALLENGES FACED BY FAMILIES DURING A CHILD'S END-OF-LIFE JOURNEY. NOTRE DAME PEDI PALS IS A CONTRACT PROVIDER FOR THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE NETWORK, AND IT IS A COST-BASED REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM.PALLIATIVE CARE AT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. IS SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE THAT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING RELIEF FROM SYMPTOMS AND STRESS FOR PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES, WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BOTH THE PATIENT AND THEIR FAMILY. ADULT PALLIATIVE CARE SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS FACING LIFE-LIMITING CONDITIONS SUCH AS CANCER, HEART FAILURE, OR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES. IT ADDRESSES PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS, OFFERING PAIN MANAGEMENT AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE IS TAILORED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH SERIOUS ILLNESSES, ENSURING THEY RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE CARE THAT FOCUSES ON THEIR UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS WHILE PROVIDING FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT. PERINATAL PALLIATIVE CARE SERVES FAMILIES WHEN A LIFE-LIMITING CONDITION IS DIAGNOSED DURING PREGNANCY OR SOON AFTER BIRTH, OFFERING EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, AND SPIRITUAL CARE FOR BOTH THE INFANT AND THE FAMILY, ENSURING COMFORT DURING A DIFFICULT PERIOD.
  2. $134,142 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM:THE EDUCATIONAL BRIDGE CENTER AT NOTRE DAME HEALTH CARE IS A LIFELINE SUPPORTING ADULT LEARNERS PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND FINANCIALLY, AND HELPING THEM TO OVERCOME OVERWHELMING CHALLENGES. STAFF ARE EDUCATED THROUGH HEALTH CARE SKILLS CLASSES DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS AND PATIENTS SERVED BY NDHC AND OTHER HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN THE REGION. ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, TUTORING, CAREER AND LIFE COACHING, AND CITIZENSHIP SERVICES ENABLE PEOPLE TO EARN CERTIFICATIONS AND DEGREES, AND OBTAIN FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGES.

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? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 June 1991.

    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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