Our Story
GuideWell Patient Advocates was founded by Ashley DiMaggio, RN, MSN, to help individuals and families feel less overwhelmed by healthcare and more confident about their next steps.
Through her work in emergency nursing, home health, and transitional care, Ashley has seen how difficult it can be to understand medical information, coordinate care, and get answers when they matter most.
GuideWell brings nursing experience and practical support to those challenges, helping clients understand their options, communicate with providers, and navigate care transitions and Medicare appeals.
Meet Our Team
Ashley DiMaggio, MSN, RN
Founder & Owner | Patient Advocate
Ashley founded GuideWell Patient Advocates to help individuals and families feel less overwhelmed by healthcare and more confident about their next steps. Her nursing background spans emergency care, home health, and transitional care, giving her firsthand experience with the challenges families face during illness, recovery, and changes in care.
Ashley helps clients understand medical information, communicate with providers, coordinate care, and navigate Medicare appeals. She brings a practical, personal approach to helping families work through difficult decisions and move forward with a clearer plan.
Maria Carr, RN
Registered Nurse | Patient Advocate
Maria brings nearly four decades of nursing experience to helping individuals and families understand their healthcare options and find the support they need. Her background includes public health, home health and hospice care, chronic disease case management, and patient education.
With a strong foundation in community care, Maria helps clients navigate complex healthcare decisions, coordinate services, and connect with community resources. She advocates for safe, high-quality care while helping clients and their families feel informed and supported along the way.