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Vna Home Care of Mercer County Inc

EIN 21-0634500 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

AS A CATHOLIC HEALTH SYSTEM, ROOTED IN THE TRADITION OF THE SISTERS OF THE HOLY REDEEMER, WE CARE, COMFORT AND HEAL, FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS, PROCLAIMING THE HOPE GOD OFFERS IN THE MIDST OF HUMAN STRUGGLE.OUR PROFESSIONAL NURSES AND THERAPISTS OFFER EXPERT CARE SERVICES INCLUDING WOUND CARE, PAIN AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS REHABILITATIVE THERAPY SERVICES SUCH AS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES.

Income
$94,194
Spending
$3
Largest source of income
other income, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$866,655, board member, asst treasur

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 3 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. HOME HEALTH: THE HOME HEALTH PROGRAMS PROVIDES SKILLED NURSES, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, SPEECH THERAPISTS, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, NUTRITIONISTS AND HOME HEALTH AIDES TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS IN THEIR RESIDENCE. VNA STAFF ARE SPECIALIZED IN WOUND CARE, CERTIFIED DIABETIC EDUCATION, INFUSION THERAPY, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT. TREATMENT PLANS ARE COORDINATED WITH THE PHYSICIAN, THE PATIENT AND THE CAREGIVER TO HELP PATIENTS ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING AND INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME ASSESSMENTS, PATIENT EDUCATION AND SKILLED NURSING TREATMENTS AS ORDERED BY PHYSICIANS. A TELEHEALTH PROGRAM IS PROVIDED TO REMOTELY MONITOR VITAL SIGNS, WEIGHT AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISEASE PROCESSES FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ON A DAILY BASIS.
  2. HOSPICE: THE HOSPICE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1994 TO PROVIDE AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF NURSES, THERAPISTS, MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, CHAPLAINS, HOME HEALTH AIDES, NUTRITIONISTS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PHYSICIAN AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR TO CARE FOR PATIENTS FACING THE FINAL STAGES OF AN INCURABLE ILLNESS, GIVING THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES OR RESIDENCES. HOSPICE TEAM MEMBERS PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO ENSURE PAIN AND SYMPTOMS ARE MANAGED EFFECTIVELY AND TO EDUCATE PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS ABOUT THE PROGRESSION OF ILLNESS. HOSPICE STAFF ALSO OFFERS SPIRITUAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO BOTH PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS. MEDICATIONS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, CONSULTATIONS, RESPITE CARE AND INPATIENT CARE ARE PROVIDED WHEN NEEDED.BEREAVEMENT SERVICES, MEMORIAL AND SUPPORT GROUPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS GOING THROUGH THE GRIEVING PROCESS.
  3. THE CASE MANAGEMENT UNIT WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1987 UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS ENROLLED IN THE FOLLOWING MEDICAID WAIVER PROGRAMS: GLOBAL OPTIONS, HIV HOMECARE PROGRAM, COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND AID COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES. SERVICES INCLUDED CARE MANAGEMENT, RESPITE, HOMEMAKER, ADULT DAY CARE, NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION, EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS TO CLIENTS WHO ARE AT RISK FOR NURSING HOME PLACEMENT TO REMAIN AT HOME WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. THE CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WERE PART OF THE NEW JERSEY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE WERE EITHER DISCONTINUED OR TRANSFERRED FROM THE MEDICAID OFFICES TO THE MANAGED MEDICAID PAYERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 March 1967.

    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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