Elara Caring
Baton Rouge, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197232)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (225) 928-1666 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197232, certified since 1988), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Contact the agency directly to confirm coverage details for a specific care plan.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, certified since November 9, 1988. The agency operates as a for-profit (proprietary) organization and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 99.55% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 93.14% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage.
Elara Caring's service area spans 66 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge office, indicating a broad regional service footprint. All ratings and measures cited here are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare and are subject to periodic CMS updates; prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing for the most up-to-date figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197232, certified since 11/09/1988), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elara Caring has a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197232?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 66 ZIP codes from its Baton Rouge, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staffing, scheduling, and care plans directly; call Elara Caring at (225) 928-1666 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the nursing, therapy, and aide services Elara Caring provides, is medically ordered skilled care, whereas non-medical home care generally involves non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1988.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact Elara Caring at (225) 928-1666 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (225) 928-1666 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/09/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.