Halcyon Home was created to bring the most exceptional care to your home and your loved ones. Halcyon was the Greek god who calmed the seas in order to allow the mystical beautiful kingfisher bird to lay its eggs, and that time of year was referred to as the halcyon time of year. We hope to create a peaceful, idyllic setting for you even in the hardest or most stressful of times, in order to allow you to enjoy your life to its fullest.
Support for Families Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia Covered by Medicare
Medicare-funded dementia support, respite care, and guidance to help families care for loved ones at home.
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) is a voluntary, nationwide Medicare program designed to improve quality of life for people living with dementia and to better support the caregivers who care for them.
Halcyon Home is proud to participate in the CMS GUIDE Program, delivering the Medicare‑funded respite care component of this groundbreaking model with the compassion, expertise, and concierge‑level service our family’s trust.
Find out if your loved one is eligible for GUIDE.
What Is the Medicare GUIDE Program?
The GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiative that provides coordinated, comprehensive dementia care by integrating medical oversight, care coordination, caregiver education, and respite services to support individuals living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.
The Medicare GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a Medicare innovation model designed to support people living with dementia and the family members who care for them. The program brings together coordinated services that reduce caregiver stress, improve quality of life, and help individuals remain safely at home.
- Dementia care coordination
- Care navigation and access to 24/7 support
- Caregiver education and resources
- Medicare-funded in-home respite care
The goal of GUIDE is to:
- Improve quality of life for individuals with dementia
- Reduce stress and burden on caregivers
- Help individuals remain safely at home longer with the right support
Participation is voluntary, and beneficiaries maintain freedom of choice for their Medicare providers.
Why the GUIDE Program Matters
Caring for someone with dementia can be overwhelming — emotionally, physically, and financially. GUIDE was created to ensure families do not have to navigate this journey alone. Through GUIDE, Medicare now helps fund respite care and supportive services so caregivers can rest, recharge, and focus on their own well‑being, while their loved one continues to receive high‑quality care.
How Halcyon Home Supports GUIDE Participants
While the GUIDE Program includes care navigation, education, and medical oversight, Halcyon Home’s role is focused on delivering the Medicare-funded in-home respite care families rely on.
What GUIDE Provides
• Care navigation and coordination
• Caregiver education and training
• 24/7 support access
• Medical oversight and care planning
What Halcyon Home Delivers
• Dementia-trained in-home caregivers
• Medicare-funded respite care
• Scheduling and caregiver support
• Coordination with GUIDE partners
Eligible beneficiaries receive designated GUIDE services at no additional cost.
Who May Qualify?
This program may be a good fit for individuals living with dementia who are receiving care at home and the family members supporting them.
To be eligible for the Medicare GUIDE Program, the person living with dementia must:
- Have Medicare Parts A and B (traditional Medicare)
- Have a dementia diagnosis confirmed by a clinician
- Not be enrolled in hospice, PACE, or Medicare Advantage
- Not reside long-term in a nursing facility
Participation is voluntary. There is no obligation to enroll.
Care Coordination You Can Trust
The Medicare GUIDE Program brings together a coordinated team of trusted, Medicare-approved partners to support individuals living with dementia and the caregivers who care for them.
Halcyon Home works collaboratively within the GUIDE model to ensure families experience seamless, compassionate support without the burden of managing multiple providers on their own. While GUIDE includes medical oversight, care navigation, and clinical coordination, Halcyon Home’s role is to deliver the Medicare-funded in-home respite care that allows caregivers time to rest, recharge, and sustain their caregiving journey.
Our team helps simplify the process by coordinating with the broader GUIDE care team on your behalf, so you can focus on what matters most: your loved one.
Why Families Choose Halcyon Home
Halcyon Home is an award‑winning provider of home care, home health, palliative care, and hospice services. We are known for our concierge‑level care, hand‑selected caregivers, and unwavering belief that healthcare should be deeply human.
As a GUIDE respite care partner, Halcyon Home brings:
- Deep expertise in dementia care
- Compassionate, relationship‑based caregivers
- Seamless coordination with families and care teams
- A trusted presence in the home
“Our purpose is people and our work is to transform lives.”
Take the Next Step
If you or your loved one may benefit from the Medicare GUIDE Program, Halcyon Home can help determine eligibility and guide you through the next steps.
Participation is voluntary. There is no obligation to enroll.
Contact Halcyon Home
- mnedley@halcyonhome.com
- 512‑815‑9009
- www.halcyonhome.com
Halcyon Home is proud to be at the forefront of this innovative dementia care model supporting families with compassion, expertise, and peace of mind.
Thank you for your continued trust in Halcyon Home, LLC! We look forward to meeting with you!