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Memory Connect is a CMS GUIDE Model dementia care program whose services are provided by J.M. Geiss, D.O., APC (Senior Doc). The program offers comprehensive assessments, care coordination, caregiver education, a 24/7 caregiver support line, and respite care for eligible participants. Care is delivered in-home, in senior living communities, and via telemedicine. Headquartered in Southern California, the program serves patients across multiple states.
Ceresti Health, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, is a nationwide CMS GUIDE Model participant serving families across all 50 states. Eligible Traditional Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers receive a dedicated care navigator, personalized dementia education, caregiving tools, and up to $2,500 per year in respite care at no out-of-pocket cost. Services are delivered through an iPad-based platform with pre-loaded content, internet access, and engagement modules including reminiscence and music therapy.
Dementia Care FL PLLC, located in Florida, specializes in providing comprehensive care for individuals with dementia. Their services include in-home assessments, personalized care plans, and ongoing support to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. The team at Dementia Care FL PLLC is dedicated to offering compassionate, professional care tailored to the unique needs of each client. They focus on maintaining the dignity and independence of those affected by dementia, ensuring a supportive and understanding environment.
EmpowerMe Medical Group, P.C., the medical practice of EmpowerMe Wellness, participates in the Medicare GUIDE Model, serving beneficiaries in all 50 states. Each participant receives a personalized care plan and a dedicated care navigator coordinating appointments, medications, and community referrals. The program provides 24/7 access to geriatric-trained clinicians, caregiver education and support groups, and Medicare-covered in-home respite care for qualifying caregivers. Services are fully covered for eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
Harmonic Health is a dementia care medical group participating in the Medicare GUIDE Model, serving patients and caregivers in more than 30 states. Care navigators work alongside clinicians to provide personalized care planning and 24/7 support. GUIDE enrollment includes an annual respite benefit of up to $2,500 fully covered by Medicare. Harmonic Health also connects families with homecare and adult day program partners.
Iona Senior Services is a Washington, DC nonprofit serving older adults and caregivers since 1975 and a CMS GUIDE Model participant. Its Dementia Navigators program pairs families with licensed clinical social workers for care management. The Wellness and Arts Center, a Dementia Care Center of Excellence since 2008, offers a day program for cognitive or memory loss. Caregiver support groups, education, and a helpline serve the DC region.
Lifetime Redesign OT, PLLC specializes in providing occupational therapy services tailored for individuals with dementia. Their approach focuses on enhancing the quality of life through personalized care plans that address cognitive, physical, and emotional needs. Services include home safety assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, and caregiver training. Their team of experienced occupational therapists works closely with patients and families to promote independence and safety in daily living activities. Visit their website to learn more about how they can support your loved one’s journey with dementia.
MedStar Total Elder Care operates MedStar Health's CMS GUIDE Model dementia care program, serving patients in Central Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Services include care navigation, a 24/7 support line, caregiver training, respite services, and connections to community resources. Each patient is assigned a care navigator for clinical and non-clinical support. Enrollment begins with a provider referral followed by an eligibility review and Medicare approval.
PocketRN is a CMS GUIDE Model participant providing virtual, nurse-led dementia care at no cost to Traditional Medicare Parts A and B enrollees. Each family is paired with a dementia-trained nurse for regular check-ins, with 24/7 virtual care team access. Services include care coordination, medication review, caregiver education, and up to 72 hours of paid in-home respite care annually. PocketRN partners with home care agencies nationwide.
Synapticure is a virtual specialty care provider for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias, Parkinson's, ALS, and related neurodegenerative conditions. An Established CMS GUIDE Model participant since July 2024, it serves Medicare beneficiaries with dementia in all 50 states. Services include video visits with neurologists, dedicated care teams, 24/7 phone support, care navigation, caregiver support, and respite care. Care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most major insurers.
SAH Telemedicine PC, accessible through Tembo Health at tembo.health, offers specialized telemedicine services tailored for dementia care. This platform connects patients with healthcare professionals who provide remote consultations, monitoring, and management of dementia symptoms. The service aims to enhance the quality of life for dementia patients by offering convenient access to expert care from the comfort of home. It's an ideal solution for those seeking regular medical attention without the need for physical travel.
The Neurology Center of Southern California (North County Neurology Associates) is a private neurology practice established in 1978, with offices in Carlsbad, Escondido, La Jolla, Poway, San Diego, and Temecula. The practice participates in the CMS GUIDE Model, providing Medicare-covered dementia care including memory evaluations, neuropsychological testing, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing patient and family support. New patients can schedule online or by phone.
Wovenly delivers dementia care navigation under Medicare's GUIDE Model through partnerships with healthcare providers and health systems. Services include care coordination, a 24/7 family support line, and up to $2,500 per year in respite care at no cost to qualifying Medicare beneficiaries with a dementia diagnosis. In 2025, Wovenly began serving West Texas communities including Lubbock and Amarillo through a collaboration with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
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