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Bristol Home Care and Hospice Agency Inc

EIN 82-1663577 · Bristol, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood75 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

BRISTOL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO PATIENTS USING THE CURRENT STANDARDS OF PRACTICE, WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND SUPPORTING A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT. THE CLINICAL STAFF WILL PROVIDE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. BRISTOL HOME CARE AND HOSPICE AGENCY FOLLOWS BRISTOL HOSPITAL'S ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES OF CEO (COMMUNICATION, EMPATHY, AND OWNERSHIP).

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
69
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$687,770, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 191% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 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 September 30, 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. $4.7 million spent. FOUNDED ON THE PREMISE THAT MOST PATIENTS WOULD PREFER TO RECUPERATE AT HOME AMIDST THE WARMTH AND SUPPORT OF FAMILY, THE APPLICANT'S HOME CARE AGENCY EMPLOYS SKILLED NURSES, THERAPISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AIDES AND OTHER HEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE HOME CARE TO THE GREATER BRISTOL RESIDENTS. ALL CARE IS COORDINATED BY SKILLED NURSES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EXPERTISE, INCLUDING CARDIAC CARE, WOUND CARE, PALLIATIVE CARE AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT. THE APPLICANT'S NURSING STAFF, WORKING WITH THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN AND OTHER HEALTH CARE TEAM MEMBERS, DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED PLAN OF CARE FOR EACH PATIENT, DESIGNED TO OPTIMIZE RECOVERY AND AVOID UNNECESSARY HOSPITALIZATION. HOME CARE SERVICES INCLUDE:- SKILLED NURSING,- PRIVATE DUTY AIDE SERVICES,- PALLIATIVE CARE,- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY,- SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY SERVICES,- MEDICAL SOCIAL SERVICES, - NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING,- CERTIFIED WOUND CARE; AND- LIFELINE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM.THE ORGANIZATION'S HOSPICE PROGRAM PROVIDES CARE AND SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH LIFE-ENDING ILLNESSES. THE APPLICANT PRIMARILY PROVIDES HOSPICE CARE IN HOME SETTINGS, BUT ALSO IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND, WHERE MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE, IN HOSPITALS. HOSPICE CARE IS PROVIDED BY AN INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING TOGETHER TO CARE FOR THE PATIENT'S PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS. AVAILABLE SERVICES INCLUDE:- MEDICAL CARE FOCUSED ON PATIENT COMFORT,- PAIN MANAGEMENT AND SYMPTOM CONTROL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 August 2018.

    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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