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Train your staff. Cut behavior incidents. Stay compliant.

CARES® gives your facility the most trusted dementia training in America, plus a real-time admin portal to track every staff completion, every certification, every survey-ready report.

CMS-recognized, evidence-based, used by 300+ facilities
Unlimited staff licensing per facility
CMP grant funded in most states ($18,000 / facility)

Why facilities choose CARES®

1
Reduce antipsychotic medication use
From 26% of residents to 0% in published outcomes (JAMDA, 2026).
2
Hand staff a 5-step framework that works
Same method, applied to every care challenge from ADLs to end-of-life.
3
Pass surveys without scrambling
Real-time reports and certificates ready to hand to surveyors.
4
Keep good staff longer
Confident, well-trained caregivers stay. Less time onboarding new hires.
5
ANCC + NAB accredited CEUs
Every certification counts toward nursing and administrator license renewal in most states.
10
CARES® training programs
300+
Nursing facilities trained
26%→0%
Antipsychotic rate reduction (JAMDA)
$18,000
Per facility, fully funded by CMP grants
How It Works

From kickoff to first certification in under 30 days.

CARES® plugs into your facility without disrupting operations. Every step has a Customer Success Manager assigned to make sure you launch fast and finish strong.

1

Enroll your facility

Choose a per-user license, single-site unlimited license, or claim your CMP grant. We handle the paperwork.

2

Onboard a Site Champion

One person at your facility owns the rollout. We give them training, templates, and direct access to our team.

3

Launch staff training

Distribute Product Keys with a one-page login sheet. Staff complete CARES® on a phone, tablet, or computer.

4

Track and certify

Real-time admin portal shows every completion. Print certificates, run reports, hand evidence to surveyors.

What's Included

Everything your facility needs to launch, train, and report.

A real-time admin portal, branded marketing assets, expert support, and a path to the CARES® Dementia Affiliate facility designation.

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Real-time admin portal
See every staff member's progress, completions, and certifications. Filter by role, program, or status.
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Industry-recognized certifications
Every staff member who passes earns a CARES® certificate. Print, post, or email directly from the portal.
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Group training mode
Project CARES® on a screen, walk through with staff, log attendance in one click.
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Live virtual webinars
A certified CARES® instructor leads sessions for your team. Schedules emailed monthly.
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Marketing toolkit
Posters, family handouts, login sheets, and certificate templates ready to print.
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CARES® Affiliate designation
Train and certify 75% of your staff to earn the national CARES® Dementia Affiliate facility designation.
Inside the Admin Portal
See every staff member, in real time.
● ALL LICENSES ACTIVE
Pine Tree Assisted Living
52 staff enrolled · Last login April 28, 2026
25
Certified
10
In Progress
52
Active Users
3
Programs
A live preview of the admin dashboard your Site Champion uses every week.
Pricing

Per-user pricing. Full catalog included.

Pay per active staff member, per year. Volume discounts at 100 and 250 users. ANCC and NAB-accredited CEUs included at every tier.

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Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program

Or get CARES® fully funded by CMS — $18,000 per facility.

If your state has an active CMP grant, your facility may qualify for fully funded CARES® training over three years. We handle reporting, compliance, and Site Champion support.

The Library

10 programs. One proven method.

Every program teaches the same 5-step framework, applied to a different care challenge. Buy one. Buy a few. Or get the whole catalog.

PROGRAM 01
Most Popular

Dementia 5-Step Method™

4 modules4 hoursCert + CEUs
The flagship. Teaches the 5-step framework that drives every other CARES® program.
PROGRAM 02

Dementia Safety Topics™

6 modules6 hoursCert + CEUs
Food and fluid intake, pain, wandering, falls, restraints, and connection-building.
PROGRAM 03

Dementia-Related Behavior™

4 modules4 hoursCert + CEUs
Prevent, redirect, and de-escalate fear, anger, yelling, hitting, and other challenging behaviors.
PROGRAM 04

ADLs (4 Hours)™

4 modules4 hoursCert + CEUs
Activities of Daily Living across cognitive decline stages: eating, toileting, and bathing.
PROGRAM 05

ADLs (10 Hours)™

10 modules10 hoursCert + CEUs
Expanded ADL: dressing, grooming, mouth care, pain, mobility, transferring, positioning.
PROGRAM 06

End-of-Life Dementia Care™

5 modules5 hoursCert + CEUs
Comfort care, emotional support, and spiritual support during end-of-life situations.
PROGRAM 07

Elder Abuse Prevention™

4 modules3 hoursCert + CEUs
Seven types of abuse, warning signs, prevention methods, plus local and national resources.
PROGRAM 08

Serious Mental Illness™

4 modules4 hoursCert + CEUs
Major SMI types, distinguishing from dementia, and care strategy development.
PROGRAM 09

5-Step Method for Hospitals™

16 modules8 hoursCert + CEUs
Acute care focus preventing costly adverse events across 16 hospital-specific topic areas.
PROGRAM 10

5-Step Method™ in Spanish

4 modules4 hoursCert + CEUs
Complete Spanish-language version: text, narration, video captions, and certification exam.
EXPLORE ALL

Browse the full catalog

10 programs40+ hours
See every program side-by-side with module breakdowns, pricing, and preview videos.
MR
A note from a Director of Nursing
"Our staff are calmer, residents are happier, and we've cut behavioral incidents nearly in half. CARES® is the best decision we've made for our facility in the last decade."
Mary RustDirector of Nursing · Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center · MN
FAQ

Common questions from facilities.

Don't see your question? Email us at support@hcinteractive.com or call 952-928-7722.

How fast can we get our staff started?

Most facilities are live within 7 to 14 days of contract. Once you sign, we set up your admin portal, generate Product Keys, deliver your login sheet, and run a 30-minute kickoff with your Site Champion. Staff can begin training the same day.

Does CARES® count for state survey requirements?

Yes. CARES® is CMS-recognized and accepted in all 50 states for staff dementia training requirements. Most facilities use CARES® as their primary dementia training of record.

What does "unlimited" really mean?

A single-site license lets you train every staff member at one location without per-seat fees. Add new hires anytime. No surprise bills. Renewal is annual.

How does the CMP grant work?

State Agencies apply to CMS for CMP funds, which are redirected from facility fines into staff training. If your state has an active grant, your CARES® training is fully funded for up to three years. We handle the reporting on your behalf.

What if a staff member doesn't pass the exam?

They can retake the exam as many times as needed during their license period. Most staff pass on the first attempt with our 80% threshold.

Can we run group training instead of individual?

Yes. You can project CARES® on a screen in a conference room, walk through with staff together, and mark attendance in your admin portal in one click. Or join a live virtual session led by a Certified CARES® Trainer.

GET STARTED

Ready to bring CARES® to your facility?

Talk to our team about pricing, CMP grant eligibility, or to schedule a 30-minute demo. Most facilities can be live within two weeks.

Direct Contact

Phone952-928-7722
Emailsupport@hcinteractive.com
HoursMon to Fri · 8 AM to 5 PM CT