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The Joseph L Morse Health Center Inc

EIN 59-2120896 · West Palm Bch, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES A 160-BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, 52-UNIT MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, AND 160-UNIT AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY, PROVIDING CARE TO INDIGENT & FRAIL SENIORS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING SENIOR LIVING.

Income
$39.6 million
Spending
$45.3 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
673
Volunteers
86
Highest pay
$706,283, senior vp of medical affairs

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 9% 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 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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

    9 of 11 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 May 31, 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 (4)
  1. $34.1 million spent. MORSE HEALTH CENTER IS A LICENSED 160 BED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY (SNF) THAT PROVIDES BOTH LONG TERM CARE AND SHORT TERM REHABILITATION SERVICES. THE LONG TERM SKILLED NURSING COMPONENT HELPS TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE ITS RESIDENTS TO THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING. THE CENTER ALSO OPERATES A 52-UNIT MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY. THE FACILITY IS DESIGNATED AS A "GOLD SEAL" FACILITY (AWARDED TO LESS THAN 2% OF FLORIDA'S SNF'S). THE SHORT TERM STAY (STS) PROGRAM AVERAGES 51% OF THE POPULATION AND THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDICAL, NURSING, AND REHABILITATION SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WITH A GOAL OF RETURNING THEM TO THE COMMUNITY. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, 1,258 INDIVIDUALS WERE DISCHARGED TO THE COMMUNITY. THE FACILITY IS CERTIFIED FOR MEDICAID/MEDICARE FUNDING & IS SURVEYED ANNUALLY BY THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION. (Expenses $ 113,972 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) THE INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC RESEARCH HAS A FORMAL ACADEMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. POST-DOCTORAL MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROTATE THROUGH THE FACILITY EACH MONTH. MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM FAU, AND NOVA ARE PLACED AT THE MORSE GERIATRIC CAMPUS FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS. THE INSTITUTE HAS FIELD WORK AND PRECEPTOR RELATIONS IN ALL THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS INCLUDING NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NUTRITION, AND COUNSELING. THE INSTITUTE HAS COMPLETED ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON TOPICS RANGING FROM ENHANCING NUTRITION, REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING, AND WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE INSTITUTE HAS WRITTEN AND/OR COLLABORATED TO WRITE GRANTS DEMONSTRATING BEST PRACTICES WITH BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS. THE MORSELIFE LEARNING INSTITUTE WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS.
  2. $3.2 million spent. RENTAL INCOME, GIFT SHOP, AND CULINARY SERVICES TO AFFILIATES AND EMPLOYEES.
  3. $320,998 spent. THE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET BOTH THE MANDATED TRAINING NEEDS OF NURSES AND PROVIDE ENHANCED SKILLS OF BOTH DIRECT CARE AND MANAGEMENT STAFF. A MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS, TYPICALLY MORE THAN TEN CLASSES EACH MONTH, IS OFFERED TO NURSING AND GERIATRIC CENTER STAFF. THESE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND PROVIDE SPECIFIC LEARNING INSTRUCTION IN AREAS THAT NURSING MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED AS PRIORITY NEEDS FOR THE CARE OF THE FACILITY'S RESIDENTS. (Expenses $ 113,972 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) THE INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC RESEARCH HAS A FORMAL ACADEMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. POST-DOCTORAL MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROTATE THROUGH THE FACILITY EACH MONTH. MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM FAU, AND NOVA ARE PLACED AT THE MORSE GERIATRIC CAMPUS FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS. THE INSTITUTE HAS FIELD WORK AND PRECEPTOR RELATIONS IN ALL THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS INCLUDING NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NUTRITION, AND COUNSELING. THE INSTITUTE HAS COMPLETED ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON TOPICS RANGING FROM ENHANCING NUTRITION, REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING, AND WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE INSTITUTE HAS WRITTEN AND/OR COLLABORATED TO WRITE GRANTS DEMONSTRATING BEST PRACTICES WITH BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS. THE MORSELIFE LEARNING INSTITUTE WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS.
  4. $113,972 spent. THE INSTITUTE FOR GERIATRIC RESEARCH HAS A FORMAL ACADEMIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF GERIATRIC MEDICINE, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY (FAU) AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. POST-DOCTORAL MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ROTATE THROUGH THE FACILITY EACH MONTH. MEDICAL STUDENTS FROM FAU, AND NOVA ARE PLACED AT THE MORSE GERIATRIC CAMPUS FOR CLINICAL ROTATIONS. THE INSTITUTE HAS FIELD WORK AND PRECEPTOR RELATIONS IN ALL THE ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS INCLUDING NURSING, SOCIAL WORK, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, NUTRITION, AND COUNSELING. THE INSTITUTE HAS COMPLETED ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON TOPICS RANGING FROM ENHANCING NUTRITION, REMOTE WIRELESS MONITORING, AND WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION STRATEGIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE INSTITUTE HAS WRITTEN AND/OR COLLABORATED TO WRITE GRANTS DEMONSTRATING BEST PRACTICES WITH BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS. THE MORSELIFE LEARNING INSTITUTE WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO RESIDENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND PROFESSIONALS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 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 October 13, 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 May 2025.

    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 1982.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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