Choose from 21 providers offering comprehensive dementia care support at no cost through Medicare's GUIDE program in South Carolina.
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Atrium Health, part of Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, participates in Medicare's GUIDE Model. Eligible patients receive a dedicated care team providing ongoing check-ins, caregiver education, community resource referrals, and, in some cases, respite services. Most visits occur by phone or telehealth. Eligibility requires a dementia diagnosis, traditional Medicare, and community living. The program serves individuals with Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body, frontotemporal, vascular dementia, and related conditions.
Carolina Caring, headquartered in Newton, North Carolina, is a hospice and palliative care provider serving 13 counties across western North Carolina and the Charlotte region. As a CMS GUIDE participant, its Dementia Care Program, launched July 1, 2025, provides personalized care plans, home visits, symptom management, medication oversight, 24/7 phone access, caregiver education, and respite care for eligible GUIDE patients.
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.
Curana Health Medical Group, PLLC provides medical care to senior living community residents and participates in the CMS GUIDE Model for dementia care. Services include comprehensive assessments, care coordination, and 24/7 interdisciplinary team access. A dedicated nurse provides monthly check-ins and a care navigator connects residents to clinical and community services. Eligible participants may qualify for up to $2,500 annually in respite care.
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.
GamePlan Medical participates in the Medicare GUIDE Model, providing physician-guided dementia care between office visits. Following an initial assessment, a physician-led team assigns a care navigator for regular check-ins covering medications, home safety, daily routines, and caregiver stress. The program includes 24/7 support line access, caregiver education and training, and up to $2,500 per year in respite care. Services are covered at no out-of-pocket cost for eligible Medicare beneficiaries.
Grey Matters Precision Health (Cognitive Health Centers, LLC) is a cognitive health primary care clinic with Florida locations in Sarasota, Jacksonville, and Ponte Vedra Beach. The practice combines primary care and functional medicine to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia. As a CMS GUIDE Model participant, it provides care coordination, caregiver education, a 24/7 support line, and respite care at no additional cost to 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.
Isaac Health is a national telehealth dementia care provider and CMS GUIDE Model participant serving all 50 states. Services include early diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and care navigation. Eligible Medicare beneficiaries receive 24/7 specialist support, a dedicated care navigator, home safety assessments, caregiver training, and in-home respite care at no cost. The clinical team of neurologists, geriatricians, and therapists supports both patients and caregivers.
LifeCare Memory Partners, a program of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina, participates in Medicare's GUIDE Model to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Eligible Medicare beneficiaries receive 24/7 support, personalized care plans, care consultations, caregiver education including SAVVY Caregiver training, peer support groups, respite care from trained volunteers, and Music & Memory programming. Families may also access home care, palliative medicine, and hospice transitions.
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.
MUSC Physicians at the Medical University of South Carolina is the only health system in South Carolina participating in Medicare's GUIDE Model. Through the South Carolina Alzheimer's Network (SCAN), a multidisciplinary program, MUSC provides diagnosis, care navigation, and treatment for Alzheimer's disease and related cognitive disorders. Specialists in cognitive neurology, neuropsychology, psychiatry, neuroradiology, and infusion therapy collaborate on care, with an eConsult system expanding access statewide.
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.
Savannah Neurology Specialists, in Savannah, Georgia, participates in the CMS GUIDE Model through its Memory Disorders Clinic. Eligible Traditional Medicare Part B patients receive a dedicated dementia care navigator, caregiver support, and up to 80 hours per year of in-home respite care at no cost. The practice also serves as a Georgia Memory Net site and offers diagnostic evaluations, medication management, and access to FDA-approved Alzheimer's therapies.
The Steward Center for Palliative Care, part of Hospice Savannah, launched the CMS GUIDE program on July 1, 2025, in partnership with the Edel Caregiver Institute. GUIDE participants must have a confirmed dementia diagnosis. The interdisciplinary team — physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and chaplains — provides dementia care, caregiver education, and respite resources to patients in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties in Georgia.
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.
Vahe Akopian MD Inc provides specialized dementia care in Glendale, California, led by neurologist Dr. Vahe Akopian. As a CMS GUIDE Model participant, the practice partners with AVVACare to deliver Medicare-covered dementia care coordination and caregiver support. Services include personalized care plans, medication management, help arranging meals and transportation, 24/7 support access, and respite care. The program is designed to help individuals with dementia remain safely in their homes.
VIA Health Partners, formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, provides hospice, palliative, and dementia care across 32 counties in North and South Carolina from Charlotte. Its dementia program offers tailored care plans, pain and symptom assessment for patients with impaired communication, and Advance Care Planning. Interdisciplinary teams serve patients in private homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities and provide caregiver education, grief support, and 24/7 phone support.
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