Elara Caring
Bossier City, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197226)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 742-4026 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana average of 3.5 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These ratings, from CMS Care Compare data, suggest strong performance relative to other agencies in the state.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. It serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197226, certified since 1988, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Bossier City, Louisiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1988.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. The agency also received a 4-star patient survey rating, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. Among the specific quality measures reported by CMS, 100.00% of episodes of care were started in a timely manner, and 97.56% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their course of care.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed in CMS data, extends to 54 ZIP codes served from its Bossier City office, indicating a fairly broad coverage area in the region.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; prospective patients and families should confirm the current data vintage and any updates directly on the Care Compare website or by contacting the agency, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, and no staffing counts, languages spoken, or specific availability details are included because they are not part of the CMS dataset referenced here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from Elara Caring?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197226) and has been since 1988, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does Elara Caring offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Medical Social Services.
What is Elara Caring's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elara Caring has a 5-star CMS quality rating, compared to a Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, placing it above the state average.
What do patients say about Elara Caring in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring received a 4-star patient survey rating based on CMS-collected patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality data on the Medicare Care Compare website at the agency's listed page (CCN 197226).
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 54 ZIP codes from its Bossier City, Louisiana office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, and staff qualifications by contacting the agency directly at (318) 742-4026 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services Elara Caring provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-covered when eligibility criteria are met; non-medical home care (such as companionship or basic assistance) is not addressed in this CMS dataset and is a separate category of service.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since September 9, 1988.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact Elara Caring at (318) 742-4026 for cost details and verify coverage information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (318) 742-4026 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/09/1988. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.