Compassionate Care, Personalized support and Peace of Mind.
Guiding Hands Health Services provides compassionate, non-medical home care designed to support independence, dignity, and quality of life. From assistance with daily activities to specialized transitional care following hospital or skilled nursing facility discharge, we are committed to helping clients recover, remain safe at home, and live life on their terms.
About us
Personalized, Practical and Approachable care.
At Guiding Hands Health Services, we provide compassionate, high-quality non-medical home care services that empower individuals to remain safe, comfortable, and independent in the place they call home. We understand that every client has unique needs, which is why we deliver personalized care and support tailored to each individual and family.
Our mission is to enhance quality of life by promoting dignity, independence, and peace of mind through dependable, client-centered care. Whether assisting with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, respite care for family caregivers, or support following a hospital or skilled nursing facility stay, our dedicated caregivers are committed to helping clients thrive in their own homes.
At Guiding Hands Health Services, we are more than caregivers; we are trusted partners, providing a helping hand when families need it most.
Our Story
Guiding Hands Health Services was founded on a simple belief: everyone deserves to receive compassionate, dignified care in the comfort of their own home.
After years of working in healthcare and serving individuals across the continuum of care, we witnessed firsthand the challenges that many families face when a loved one returns home following a hospitalization, rehabilitation stay, or a change in health status. While medical treatment often ends at discharge, families are frequently left navigating the day-to-day realities of caregiving on their own.
We created Guiding Hands Health Services to bridge that gap.
Our mission is to provide dependable, personalized non-medical home care that helps individuals remain safe, independent, and comfortable at home while giving families the support and peace of mind they deserve. Whether assisting with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, respite care, or transitional support following a hospital or skilled nursing facility stay, we are committed to treating every client with the same respect, compassion, and dignity we would want for our own family members.
At Guiding Hands Health Services, we believe care is more than a service; it is a relationship built on trust, reliability, and genuine concern for the well-being of those we serve.
Meet the Founder
Hello, I'm Mel Makun, Founder of Guiding Hands Health Services.
As a healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience serving individuals across the healthcare continuum; from acute care, home health, hospice, skilled nursing/long-term care and everything in between. I have dedicated my career to improving the quality of care and outcomes for those entrusted to us. Throughout my journey, I witnessed the challenges many families face when a loved one returns home and requires ongoing support to remain safe, independent, and successful.
I founded Guiding Hands Health Services to provide the compassionate, dependable care that families need during these important transitions. My goal is to ensure every client receives personalized support that promotes dignity, independence, and peace of mind.
At Guiding Hands Health Services, we believe every individual deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and kindness. These values guide everything we do and are at the heart of the care we provide.
Thank you for considering us as a partner in your care journey. We look forward to serving you and your family.
Mel Makun, RN, RRT, AE-C
Founder & Administrator
Guiding Hands Health Services
Services we offer
Transitional Care- providing support after discharge from the hospital or skilled nursing facility.
Respite Care- providing support and relief for family caregivers.
24/7 support- around the clock support when you need us most.
Personal Care- assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene.
Meal preparation- helping prepare meals for daily wellness and health.
Medication reminders- ensuring your loved one takes their medication.
Serving Kansas City, Missouri and the surrounding metro areas
