Northern California Retired Officers Community
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PARADISE VALLEY ESTATES IS A PIONEER OF QUALITY LIVING AND CHAMPIONS OF PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME FOR A LIFETIME. OUR GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE QUALITY OF EVERY LIFE WE TOUCH.
- Income
- $47.9 million
- Spending
- $53.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- -33.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 460
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $395,259, chief executive officer
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 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 92% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $27.4 million spent. RESIDENT SERVICES: PARADISE VALLEY ESTATES (PVE) IS A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY OFFERING GUARANTEED LIFE CARE THROUGH UNLIMITED ACCESS TO A FULL CONTINUUM OF ON-SITE HEALTH SERVICES. RESIDENTS MAINTAIN THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE THEIR INSURANCE PROVIDERS AND PHYSICIANS WHILE BENEFITING FROM CONVENIENT ACCESS TO NEARBY MEDICAL FACILITIES. OUR ON-SITE WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS SUPPORT RESIDENTS WITH PERSONALIZED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE OIN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHBAY HEALTH, PVE OFFERS ON-SITE CLINICAL CARE PROVIDED BY NORTHBAY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, WHO ARE AVAILABLE WEEKLY TO SEE THEIR PATIENTS DIRECTLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.OUR CAMPUS FEATURES A FULL RANGE OF LIVING AND CARE OPTIONS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT RESIDENTIAL LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING, ENHANCED ASSISTED LIVING, MEMORY CARE, REHABILITATION (SHORT- AND LONG-TERM), SKILLED NURSING, PREVENTIVE CARE, PRIMARY CARE, AND IN-HOME SUPPORT. AS RESIDENTS' NEEDS EVOLVE, OUR ALL-INCLUSIVE RATE STRUCTURE ENSURES SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS BETWEEN CARE LEVELS WITHOUT THE NEED TO RELOCATE FROM THE COMMUNITY THEY CALL HOME.
- $7.6 million spent. HEALTH SERVICES: AT PVE, WE OFFER BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. WHETHER RECOVERING FROM SURGERY OR REQUIRING ONGOING SKILLED NURSING CARE, RESIDENTS RECEIVE THE ATTENTION AND SERVICES THEY NEED IN A COMPASSIONATE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE OPVE ALSO PROVIDES SPECIALIZED SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH MEMORY IMPAIRMENTS, OFFERING A SAFE AND ENGAGING SETTING DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. FOR THOSE IN INDEPENDENT LIVING, OUR ON-SITE CLINIC TEAM IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS, WHILE RESIDENTS WISHING TO AGE IN PLACE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PVE AT HOME: OUR IN-HOME CARE SERVICE TAILORED FOR COMFORT AND CONTINUITY.UNDERSTANDING THAT WELL-BEING EXTENDS BEYOND MEDICAL CARE, PVE IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS: EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, FINANCIAL, AND OCCUPATIONAL. OUR DEDICATED WELLNESS TEAM WORKS TO PERSONALIZE SERVICES WHENEVER POSSIBLE TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH RESIDENT.ADDITIONALLY, PVE PARTNERS WITH A TRUSTED THERAPY PROVIDER TO DELIVER OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES WITHIN OUR SKILLED NURSING SETTING. FOR ADDED CONVENIENCE, WE ALSO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, ENSURING RESIDENTS RECEIVE SEAMLESS CARE BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS.
- $7.6 million spent. DINING SERVICES:WE TAKE PRIDE IN OFFERING A DIVERSE AND THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED SELECTION OF MEALS FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER. EVERY DAY, RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY A VARIETY OF DINING OPTIONS DESIGNED TO SUIT DIFFERENT TASTES AND OCCASIONS, FROM ELEGANT, FORMAL DINING TO RELAXED AL FRESCO MEALS AND PRIVATE SPACES FOR SPECIAL GATHERINGS OR CELEBRATIONS.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE OBEYOND THE MENU, RESIDENTS ALSO ENJOY THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FROM FOUR UNIQUE DINING VENUES, EACH OFFERING ITS OWN AMBIANCE AND EXPERIENCE. FOR THOSE SEEKING A MORE SOCIAL OR CASUAL SETTING, PVE ALSO FEATURES A LOUNGE-STYLE "CLUB" WHERE RESIDENTS CAN UNWIND AND CONNECT WITH FRIENDS IN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE.OUR CULINARY PROGRAM IS BUILT TO SUPPORT NOT ONLY NUTRITION, BUT ALSO THE JOY AND CONNECTION THAT COME WITH SHARED MEALS.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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