Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Resource Name:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)
address
7500 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21244
Eligibility
- Clinical diagnosis of dementia
- Medicare as primary payer
- Enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B (not enrolled in Medicare Advantage, including Special Needs Plans)
- Not enrolled in Medicare hospice benefit or Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE)
- Not residing in a long-term nursing home
Application process
Site Service Area
Nationwide
Other Information
Specialization
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- Disabilities
- Older adults
- Older adults with disabilities
Payment
- Medicaid (Medical Assistance)
- Medicare
Program that helps individuals with dementia remain in their homes longer and maintain better health.
- Includes an assessment of health needs to build a tailored care plan
- Provides training and education for in-home unpaid caregivers
- Offers 24/7 access to a support line
- Respite services that may include in-home, adult day centers or nursing homes
- Provides connections to community resources
- Coordination of clinical and support services
Last Update
08/06/2026
Providing organization
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, Medicare.gov