Discover Dementia GUIDE Model Participants in Your State

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved nearly 400 organizations as testing grounds for a new model of dementia care and family caregiver support called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. As of July 1, 2024, these established businesses offer comprehensive care management and support programs for individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. Below is a list of 96 established businesses state-by-state currently participating in the GUIDE Model across the United States, including their legal business name, program name (if applicable), address, city, and website links. You can learn more about these innovative programs here.

Arkansas (AR) GUIDE

Arizona (AZ) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
    • Doing Business As: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
    • Address: 901 E. Willetta St 3rd Floor
    • City: Phoenix
  • Legal Business Name: Oakwood Creative Care
    • Address: 247 N Macdonald
    • City: Mesa
  • Legal Business Name: Arizona Supportive Care
    • Doing Business As: Supportive Care for Dementia
    • Address: 1510 East Flower Street
    • City: Phoenix

California (CA) GUIDE

Colorado (CO) GUIDE

Connecticut (CT) GUIDE

Delaware (DE) GUIDE

Florida (FL) GUIDE

Georgia (GA) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: The Emory Clinic
    • Address: 1365 Clifton Road NE
    • City: Atlanta

Illinois (IL) GUIDE

Indiana (IN) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County
    • Doing Business As: Aging Brain Care
    • Address: 720 Eskenazi Ave.
    • City: Indianapolis
  • Legal Business Name: Careline LLC

Kansas (KS) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: CareND Provider Group of Kansas PA
    • Doing Business As: CareND Neurology Group KS
    • Address: 12022 Blue Valley Parkway Suite 514, PMB 514
    • City: Overland Park

Kentucky (KY) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: Care Guide Partners Inc.
    • Doing Business As: Hosparus Health
    • Address: 6200 Dutchmans Lane
    • City: Louisville
  • Legal Business Name: University of Louisville Physicians
    • Address: 300 E. Market St. Suite 400
    • City: Louisville
  • Legal Business Name: Palliative Care Center of the Bluegrass, Inc.

Louisiana (LA) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Massachusetts (MA) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: Care Dimensions, Inc.
    • Address: 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102
    • City: Danvers
  • Legal Business Name: McLean Hospital Corporation
    • Doing Business As: McLean Hospital
    • Address: 115 Mill Street
    • City: Belmont
  • Legal Business Name: Circle Medical Team LLC
    • Address: 95 Washington Street Ste 104-177
    • City: Canton

Maryland (MD) GUIDE

Michigan (MI) GUIDE

Minnesota (MN) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: Knute Nelson
    • Doing Business As: KNWM
    • Address: 2209 Jefferson St. Ste 201
    • City: Alexandria

Missouri (MO) GUIDE

North Carolina (NC) GUIDE

New Jersey (NJ) GUIDE

  • Legal Business Name: HMH Hospitals Corporation
  • Legal Business Name: Harmonic Medical Group of New Jersey, P.C.
    • Doing Business As: Harmonic Health
    • Address: 316 Berrhill Dr.
    • City: Williamstown

New Mexico (NM) GUIDE

New York (NY) GUIDE

Ohio (OH) GUIDE

Oklahoma (OK) GUIDE

Pennsylvania (PA) GUIDE

Rhode Island (RI) GUIDE

Texas (TX) GUIDE

Virginia (VA) GUIDE

Washington (WA) GUIDE

More Participants are Coming Soon!

We continue to gather and compile information about GUIDE Model participants in your state for Primary Record families. Stay tuned for updates about GUIDE and more by following Primary Record on LinkedIN, Facebook, Instagram, or signing up for our monthly newsletter.

If you have a family member living with dementia and are in a state with a participating organization, click the links above to find a contact form or phone number. If any issues with links or need to submit a new link, please contact us!

For more information about the GUIDE Model or for general questions, visit CMS GUIDE Model Overview or contact 1-800-MEDICARE. If you are in crisis, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a 24/7 Helpline that you can use by calling 800.272.3900

Conclusion

The GUIDE Model represents a significant advancement in dementia care. It offers structured support and respite services for caregivers and comprehensive care management for patients. By understanding the qualification criteria and operational framework, advocates and families can better navigate the challenges of dementia care and improve the quality of life for their loved ones.

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