Interim HealthCare of

Upper Macomb County

This past Saturday, our team at Interim Home and Healthcare of Macomb had a fantastic time partnering with Orchard Grove Independent Living for their annual Trunk or Treat event! The joy, laughter, and sense of community were a true reminder of why we love what we do — helping seniors stay connected, engaged, and thriving in the place they call home.

As the preferred on-site home care services provider for Orchard Grove, we’re proud to offer residents convenient, compassionate support right where they live. From daily wellness checks and medication reminders to personalized assistance and emergency response, our on-site presence ensures residents have access to care that’s not only professional — but personal.

Being embedded within the community means we can respond quickly, communicate seamlessly with families and staff, and help residents maintain their independence while enjoying the full social life Orchard Grove has to offer. Our goal is simple: to help seniors stay safe, supported, and empowered — without needing to transition to assisted living.

At Interim, we believe independence doesn’t have an expiration date. With the right support, seniors can continue to live life on their terms — active, connected, and confident in their care.

We’re honored to serve the Orchard Grove community and look forward to many more events that celebrate what matters most — people, purpose, and peace of mind.

PocketRN and Interim HealthCare Announce a National Strategic Partnership to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model

Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, a CMS Innovation Center Program, Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers

October 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC (September 18, 2025) Today, PocketRN, a leader in virtual nursing, and Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading network of home health and staffing services that span the care continuum, announced they will form a National Strategic Partnership to test the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Under CMS’ Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, PocketRN will be one of almost 400 participants building Dementia Care Programs (DCPs) across the country, working to increase care coordination and improve access to services and supports, including respite care, for people living with dementia and their caregivers. 

Interim HealthCare’s partnership with PocketRN is rooted in the fact that a significant portion of their client base has a dementia diagnosis. Their locations nationwide will provide home safety evaluations and daily care for people living with dementia, making this alliance a strategic and logical decision. 

Launched on July 1, 2024, the GUIDE Model will test a new payment approach for key supportive services furnished to people living with dementia, including: comprehensive, person-centered assessments and care plans; care coordination; 24/7 access to an interdisciplinary care team member or help line; and certain respite services to support caregivers. People with dementia and their caregivers will have the assistance and support of a Care Navigator to help them access clinical and non-clinical services such as meals and transportation through community-based organizations. 

“We couldn't be more thrilled to bring our revolutionary Nurse for Life model to the millions of dementia patients and families who need it most,” said PocketRN CEO, Jenna Morgenstern-Gaines. “With PocketRN, patients and families get unwavering support from a dedicated, trusted nurse as they navigate the complexities of managing dementia at NO cost to them. Nurses are hands-down the best clinicians to be the ‘glue’ for patients and their families throughout their dementia journey–they've been doing so forever, and it's high-time their work is valued by our system.”

“PocketRN is a reliable way for our franchise partners to extend their involvement in their local communities and reach underserviced people with a growing need,” said Rexanne Domico, President & CEO of Interim HealthCare, Inc. “We’re the longest operating home care agency in the U.S., but constantly looking for new ways to serve people affected by dementia.”

PocketRN’s partnership with Interim HealthCare to deliver the GUIDE Model will help people living with dementia and their caregivers have access to education and support, such as training programs on best practices for caring for a loved one living with dementia. The GUIDE Model also provides respite services for certain people, enabling caregivers to take temporary breaks from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite is being tested under the GUIDE Model to assess its effect on helping caregivers continue to care for their loved ones at home, preventing or delaying the need for facility care. 

For more information on CMS’ GUIDE Model, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide.