Good Shepherd Care · Est. 2026

The people you love deserve to be witnessed clearly.

A private care network for families who refuse to wonder — and professionals who choose to serve with precision.

Who are you here for?

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"My mother asked about me twice during the visit. The caregiver wrote it down. I read it three times. That sentence changed what I thought was possible when you cannot be in the same country as someone you love."
Jorge A. · Son · Dubai, UAE
Mother in Coral Gables, Florida
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Family satisfaction
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Portal access
100%
HIPAA compliant
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Peer-reviewed studies
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Avó Maria
In care today · Julia Santos present
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Excellent
Mobility
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Nutrition
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Today's narrative · June 2, 20268:15 AM – ongoing
Maria awoke at 8:00 AM in excellent spirits. We completed our morning exercise — she particularly enjoyed the stretching. At 9:30 AM, we listened to Fado music — she became emotional in a beautiful way, speaking warmly of her late husband. She asked about you twice.
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Care days18 / 22
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Maria R. · CNA · Broward
8 years · 2h ago
A moment from today
"Today she remembered the name of the street where she grew up. She said it quietly. I just nodded, and she smiled. Some things are older than memory."
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David C. · HHA · Miami-Dade
5 years · Yesterday
A question for peers
"How do you carry the days when you give everything and it still feels like it was not enough? Genuinely asking."
Dementia · Shared case
Managing sundowning without medication — 3 years of learning
"Artificial light was the trigger. Switching to LED candles 30 min before sunset reduced agitation by 80%."
Carmen R. · 12 years47 read · 23 applied
Communication · Technique
What I learned about not saving people who don't want to be saved
"Respect the dignity of each stage. Two years to learn that lesson."
Paulo S. · 9 years31 read · 18 applied
Parkinson · MobilityAnonymous · Verified
"Client 78, stage 3. Refused physiotherapy but accepted dancing to music from his youth for 10 minutes daily. In 3 months, mobility improved enough to walk with a cane."
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Families who trust us

Real families.
Real certainty.

★★★★★
"My mother asked about me twice during the visit. The caregiver wrote it down. I read it three times. That sentence changed what I thought was possible when you cannot be in the same country as someone you love."
Jorge A. · Son · Dubai · Mother in Coral Gables
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"I hired three agencies before Good Shepherd Care. All three sent weekly summaries that told me nothing I could feel. This platform sent me a photograph of my father laughing. I called him that night for the first time in months."
Robert M. · Son · New York · Father in Boca Raton
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"For the first time since my mother's diagnosis, I don't spend my days wondering. I know. That is worth everything."
Sarah K. · Daughter · London · Mother in Miami
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"The Imparcial Witness asked me something I had been avoiding for two years. I didn't sleep that night — but in the morning I called my father. We talked for three hours."
Marcus T. · Son · São Paulo · Father in Orlando
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Good Shepherd Care
Today
The guilt without a name
"When did you last simply sit with her…"
2 hours ago
Family
This week
What this work costs
"Who witnesses you?"
3 days ago
Professional
Distance and presence
"Being far is not the same as absent."
5 days ago
Family
This month
Anticipatory grief
"Goodbye to someone still here."
Jun 12
Grief
Who am I when not needed
"Jung called this the central question…"
Jun 8
Identity
The weight of the father
"The son who never measures up."
Jun 3
Heritage
The guilt without a name
Today · Family · 4 messages
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You are here. That is not a small thing.
Imparcial Witness
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You read every report. You know exactly how she is today. When did you last simply sit with her — without managing anything, without a purpose?
Imparcial Witness
I don't remember. There was always something to handle.
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That is not a failure. It is a pattern — and patterns tell us something about what we learned that being present means.
◈ Insight from this conversation
Presence was learned as conditional on usefulness. Being without doing feels like failing. But she does not need to be managed — she needs to be seen.
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Legal & compliance

Built on solid ground.

HIPAA Compliance
All health information is protected under HIPAA. Business Associate Agreements with all technology partners. Data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3).
Privacy Policy
We do not sell personal data. Family members control granularly what information is visible to care professionals. Health data for your loved one is never visible in any profile.
Dispute Resolution
Disputes resolved through binding AAA arbitration. Florida law governs. E-SIGN Act compliance for all electronic agreements (15 U.S.C. §7001).
Corporate structure

Transparent ownership.

Boaz WY Holdings LLC
Wyoming · Intellectual Property Owner
Holds all intellectual property: platform code, design systems, brand identity, Imparcial Witness framework, and proprietary care methodology. Never contracts directly with families or caregivers.
Boaz Florida LLC
Florida · Operating Entity · DBA "Good Shepherd Care"
Operates goodshepherdusa.com. Processes all payments through Stripe Connect. Signs all service agreements. Answers to all regulatory requirements including AHCA (pending).
The Heart

The science behind
the loneliness.

This platform was built from eight peer-reviewed studies on what families of aging loved ones actually need — and what happens when they do not get it.

The loneliness epidemic among caregiving families
Research consistently shows that family members who care for aging parents from a distance experience higher rates of anxiety, guilt, and anticipatory grief. The daily uncertainty — how are they today? — is the primary source. Our platform eliminates that uncertainty.
The caregiver's invisible burden
Professional caregivers are among the most psychologically burdened workers in healthcare — yet the least supported. The Mural and the Imparcial Witness were built specifically to address this gap.
Work with us

Join the
Order of Care.

We are looking for people who take this work seriously — not for people who are looking for a job.

Senior Full-Stack Engineer
Remote · Full-time
Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Stripe Connect, AWS. Build the backend that powers real family care. HIPAA compliance experience required.
Care Coordinator
Florida · Full-time
The human connection between families and caregivers. Not a call centre. A role that requires judgement, empathy, and the capacity to hold complexity.
Strategic Partnerships
Remote · Full-time
You understand how elite families make decisions. You have relationships in the UHNW space. You believe in what we are building.
Payment & Justice

Fair. Transparent.
Protected.

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Family pays into escrow
Payment held securely. Neither party has access until visit is confirmed complete.
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Caregiver completes and submits
Narrative submitted and completion confirmed through the platform.
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48-hour review window
Silence equals approval. If there is a concern, family can open a dispute within 48 hours.
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Funds released automatically
After confirmation or 48-hour window, funds released to the caregiver via Stripe Connect.
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Dispute resolution
Disputes go to AAA arbitration. Loser pays. False disputes carry a 10–15% penalty. Both sides equally protected.
Care & Investment

The value of
certainty.

Three questions — then the price. Because the value only makes sense in context.

What does not knowing actually cost?
Uncertainty about a loved one's wellbeing affects work performance, relationships, sleep, and physical health. The cost of not knowing is not abstract.
Our pricing
Essential — $25/hr. Daily narrative, verified caregiver, family portal.
Complete Witness — $35/hr. Everything in Essential + Imparcial Witness + media + consultation.
24/7 Elite — By arrangement. Full presence infrastructure, dedicated team, private concierge.
Private consultation

A conversation
before anything else.

Tell us about your family. We listen before we suggest anything.

We respond within 24 hours. All information kept strictly private under HIPAA.
The Order of Care

A profession
with dignity.

The Order of Care is the professional framework governing every caregiver on this platform — based on eight peer-reviewed studies on servant leadership, care ethics, and professional practice.

What it means to be a member
Members have committed to a standard of practice beyond compliance. They write — not check boxes. They witness — not observe. They grow with the families they serve.
The eight studies
Grounded in peer-reviewed research: Rao & Raj (2021) on servant leadership in healthcare, Hovenga et al (2022) on caregiver professional identity, and six additional studies on care quality, ethical practice, and the psychology of service.
Our mission

Care is not a service.
It is a commitment.

Good Shepherd Care was built on a conviction: that the most vulnerable members of our families deserve extraordinary care — delivered by people who understand what it means to serve, not just to work.

Why we exist

Families who live far from their loved ones carry a specific kind of worry — one that no weekly summary can resolve. We built a platform that gives them certainty, not updates. Presence, not reports.

What we believe

Every caregiver deserves to be seen for the precision of their work. Every family deserves to know — not wonder. And every person in care deserves to be witnessed clearly, every single day.

"The sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being." — Carl Jung
Our services

Care tiers designed
for every family.

Every family is different. Our care tiers match your needs precisely.

Essential
Daily Witness
$25/hr
  • ✓Daily narrative report
  • ✓Verified caregiver
  • ✓Family portal access
  • ✓Photo & video updates
Complete Witness · Most chosen
Full Presence
$35/hr
  • ✓Everything in Essential
  • ✓Imparcial Witness access
  • ✓Send messages & media
  • ✓Private consultation
Elite
24/7 Presence
By arrangement
  • ✓Everything in Complete
  • ✓24/7 care coverage
  • ✓Dedicated care team
  • ✓Private concierge line
How it works

Three steps.
One certainty.

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Tell us about your family
A private consultation — at your pace, in your time. We listen before we suggest anything. No forms, no pressure. A conversation about what your loved one needs.
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Meet the professionals curated for you
We present verified caregivers who match your situation. You see their introduction video, their references, their values. You choose. They never enter your home before you say yes.
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Know — every single day
From day one, your private portal is live. Every visit ends with a narrative. Photographs, mood, nutrition, mobility — delivered the moment the visit ends. Not a weekly summary. Certainty.
The Witness philosophy

Built on
Jung's method.

The Imparcial Witness is not a chatbot. It is a presence built from the documented work of Carl Jung — his Collected Works, Memories Dreams and Reflections, and the transcripts of how he actually worked with people.

"As far as possible, I let pure experience decide the therapeutic aims. It is advisable for the physician not to have too fixed an aim." — Carl Jung, The Practice of Psychotherapy
The Imparcial Witness principle
Jung described the Imparcial Witness as the capacity to observe oneself without defence or self-pity — seeing clearly, without cruelty and without flattery. The Witness does not judge. It does not comfort. It sees clearly — and asks the one question you have been avoiding.
For the family
Available to every family member on this platform. Not for logistics. For the person carrying the weight of what it means to have someone you love declining — and the questions that raises about time, presence, and what was left unsaid.
For the professional
Professional caregivers witness suffering daily and have no space to process it. The Witness offers that space — asking what no colleague asks: when did you last treat yourself with the dignity you offer others?
Care Room
Daily narratives
Written by Julia Santos after every visit. Not a checklist — a human account of Maria's day.
Today — June 12, 2026Julia Santos, CNA · 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM
Mood
Excellent
Mobility
Active
Nutrition
Partial
Sleep
Good
Maria awoke at 8:00 AM in excellent spirits. We completed our morning exercise — she particularly enjoyed the stretching today, saying her back felt better than yesterday. At 9:30 AM we listened to Fado music from her collection — she became emotional in a beautiful way, speaking warmly of her late husband and the dances they used to share. She asked about you twice — once during breakfast and once during our afternoon walk in the garden. She wanted to know if you had been sleeping well. At lunch she ate half her plate, which was an improvement from yesterday. We spent the afternoon reading and she fell asleep briefly in the garden chair — peacefully, with the sun on her face.
Yesterday — June 11, 2026Julia Santos, CNA · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mood
Good
Mobility
Active
Nutrition
Partial
Sleep
Fair
A quieter day than usual. Maria was a little more subdued in the morning — she mentioned missing the smell of her mother's kitchen, which she sometimes does when the weather is grey. We spent the morning doing gentle exercises and looking through her photograph album. She identified everyone in the photographs without hesitation, which was wonderful to see. Lunch was lighter than usual at her request. The afternoon was spent watching a documentary about Lisbon — she was animated throughout, pointing out streets she recognised.
June 10, 2026Julia Santos, CNA · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Mood
Excellent
Mobility
Active
Nutrition
Full
Sleep
Good
One of Maria's best days this week. She woke early and was already in the garden when I arrived — she had been tending to her herbs, which made her very happy. Full lunch, excellent energy all day. She spoke at length about her childhood in Porto and told me a story I had not heard before about her father's boat. She laughed often. These are the days to hold onto.
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Julia will deliver your message, photograph, or voice note personally at the next visit. Maria's response appears in that day's narrative.
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Julia will read it to Maria aloud, or show it to her — whichever feels right for the moment.
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Julia will show it to Maria personally and describe it if needed. Your reaction appears in that day's report.
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Leave a special request for Julia
Something specific for tomorrow's visit — a favourite song, a meal she loves, a topic to bring up.
Health metrics
Tracked by Julia after every visit. Trends over time. Alerts when something changes significantly.
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MoodExcellent
MobilityActive
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Care days this month
18
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Privacy settings
Control exactly what care professionals can see about your family. Health data for Maria is always protected by HIPAA and never visible in any profile.
Your name
Initial only — professionals see "Family A."
Location
State only — professionals see "Florida"
Profile photo
Initials only
Direct contact
Professionals cannot contact you directly
Maria's health data — her mood, nutrition, mobility, and medical information — is protected by HIPAA and never appears in any public or professional profile. Ever.
Professional portal

Your profile.
Your practice.

Profile completion
65% — add your introduction video to reach 100%
✓ Name & credentials verified
✓ Photo & bio complete
✓ References checked
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○ Background check — pending
Your stats this month
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Active families2
Care hours logged48h
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Finding care · Good Shepherd Care

Your family deserves
the best possible care.
Choose your path.

Whether you choose private care or want to understand every option the law makes available to you — this is your guide. No pressure. Clear information. Real support.

Curated care.
Complete discretion.

You choose the caregiver. You see their introduction before they enter your home. You receive a narrative written by hand after every visit. And nothing about your family's situation leaves your trusted circle.

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You choose who enters your home
We present two or three verified caregivers matched to your situation. You see their video introduction and references. You decide. No caregiver is ever assigned.
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You know every day — not every week
A private portal. A narrative written by your caregiver after every visit. Photographs. Mood, nutrition, mobility. Delivered the moment the visit ends.
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Nothing leaves your circle
HIPAA-protected. Every caregiver signs a confidentiality agreement. Your location, your loved one's health, your family's preferences — stay private. Always.

From today to certainty — four steps

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A private conversation — before anything else
You tell us about your family. We listen. No forms. No pressure. A real conversation about what your loved one needs and what certainty looks like for you.
2
We present — you choose
Within 48 hours, we present verified caregivers whose character and experience match your situation. You choose who enters your home.
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Care begins — you know everything
From the first visit, your private portal is active. Every day you know exactly how your loved one is. You can send a message or photograph — your caregiver delivers it personally.
4
Payment — protected by escrow
Funds are held until you confirm each visit. If there is ever a dispute, it is resolved through binding arbitration — fairly, for both sides.
Begin a private conversation
No commitment. No forms to fill. A quiet conversation about your family — and how we can help you feel certain again. We respond within 24 hours.
All information is protected under HIPAA. We will never contact you uninvited after your initial conversation. Your family's privacy is legally protected — not just promised.

You have more options
than you may know.

The law provides several programmes to help families access care for aging loved ones. These are your legal rights and entitlements — not charity. Understanding them helps you build the best possible care for your family.

Programmes that may apply to your family

Click any programme to go directly to the official government site and learn more.

Federal · Medicare
Medicare Home Health
Covers skilled nursing, physical therapy, and home health aide services at home. Medicare covers home health services at 100% when medically necessary — you pay $0 for covered services.
Who qualifies: Adults 65+ enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B, certified as homebound by a doctor, with a qualifying medical need for home care.
Visit medicare.gov →
Federal + State · Medicaid
Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services waivers fund personal care at home instead of nursing facilities. In many states, a family member can be paid by Medicaid to provide care at home.
Who qualifies: Income and asset eligibility varies by state. Florida has active HCBS waivers for seniors and adults with disabilities.
Visit medicaid.gov →
Federal · PACE
PACE Programme
Programme of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly — provides comprehensive care including home care, adult day services, medical specialists, dental, vision, transportation, and prescription drugs. All coordinated through one plan.
Who qualifies: Adults 55+ who need nursing-home level of care but can safely live at home. Available in Florida.
Visit medicaid.gov/pace →
Veterans · VA Benefits
VA Aid & Attendance
A VA pension benefit that pays toward in-home care costs for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses. Can significantly offset the cost of a private caregiver. The VA Community Care programme also provides home-based care.
Who qualifies: Veterans with wartime service who need help with daily activities. Surviving spouses may also qualify.
Visit va.gov →
Florida State
Florida SMMC — Long-Term Care
Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care programme funds home-based care, personal care assistance, and caregiver support for eligible Florida seniors — often at no cost to the recipient.
Who qualifies: Florida residents 65+ or adults 18+ with a qualifying disability, meeting Medicaid financial eligibility.
Visit ahca.myflorida.com →
Federal · Dementia
GUIDE Model — CMS
A CMS programme providing support for dementia caregivers — including respite care, care navigation, and educational resources. Available through participating healthcare providers.
Who qualifies: Family caregivers of people with dementia whose loved one is enrolled in traditional Medicare.
Visit cms.gov →
Your legal rights as a family
These are rights — not privileges.
Under federal and Florida law, you have the right to choose who provides care in your home, to refuse any caregiver without explanation, to access your loved one's care records, and to appeal any denial of benefits. You do not need a lawyer to exercise these rights.
✓Right to choose your own caregiver (HCBS §1915c)
✓Right to self-directed care — you manage, you decide
✓Right to appeal any benefit denial (within 90 days)
✓Right to privacy of health information (HIPAA)
✓Right to a written care plan before care begins
✓Right to change caregivers without penalty
Request support — free, no obligation
Tell us about your situation. Our Care Coordinator will call you at a time that suits you — to explain what you qualify for and what next steps look like. This call is free. There is no obligation to use our services.
What programmes are you interested in?
About our role: We can help you navigate the application process for any of these programmes — as your guide, not as a gatekeeper. You are under no obligation to use Good Shepherd Care as your care provider. Our goal is to help you find the best care for your family, whatever that looks like.
We will call once, at your requested time. No follow-up calls unless you ask. No obligation to use our services. All information kept private under HIPAA.
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