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Heritage House Nursing Center Inc

EIN 14-1725101 · Troy, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE, ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS AND TRINITY HEALTH, SERVE TOGETHER IN THE SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL AS A COMPASSIONATE AND TRANSFORMING HEALING PRESENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES. HERITAGE HOUSE NURSING CENTER IS A MEMBER OF ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS AND TRINITY HEALTH.

Income
$15.7 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 99%
Employees
247
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$2.8 million, director; trinity health evp, ceo

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

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $15.9 million spent. HERITAGE HOUSE NURSING CENTER IS A 122-BED SKILLED NURSING CENTER LOCATED IN TROY, NEW YORK. THE CENTER HAS BEEN PROVIDING QUALITY CARE SINCE 1992 AND IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING THE DIGNITY, COMFORT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS IN A HOMELIKE ENVIRONMENT. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES SHORT-TERM, SUB-ACUTE REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE THE INTENSIVE REHABILITATION THERAPY PROVIDED AT AN ACUTE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. THE CENTER OFFERS RESPITE CARE TO GIVE FAMILY MEMBERS AND CAREGIVERS TIME TO TEND TO OTHER FAMILY OR WORK OBLIGATIONS AND RELIEF FROM DAY-TO-DAY CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES. RESPITE CARE IS AVAILABLE ONE TO FOUR WEEKS AT A TIME. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:WWW.SPHP.COM/LOCATION/EDDY-HERITAGE-HOUSE-NURSING-REHABILITATION-CENTER

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1991.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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