Elara Caring
Bridgeton, MO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 267595)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 2★
Serves: 120 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 381-5931 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Missouri state average of 3.5, but its patient survey star rating is lower, at 2 out of 5. These ratings 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 120 ZIP codes from its Bridgeton, Missouri office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 267595, certified since July 11, 2005, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records, not a statement about specific coverage amounts.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Bridgeton, Missouri, certified since July 11, 2005 (CCN 267595). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers a full range of home health services: 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 CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, based on responses from patients who received care through the agency. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 99.74% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 93.40% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Elara Caring reports serving 120 ZIP codes from its Bridgeton office, indicating a broad regional service area within Missouri. All ratings and outcome figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm the current data vintage and details directly on Care Compare, as star ratings and measures are updated periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data, and no staffing, language, or availability details beyond what CMS reports are included here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 267595, certified since 07/11/2005), 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 CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, above the Missouri state average of 3.5.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 2 out of 5, 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 measures and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/267595?state=MO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring reports serving 120 ZIP codes from its Bridgeton, Missouri office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 120 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, specific care plans, and how outcomes are tracked; contact the agency at (800) 381-5931 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Elara Caring provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care involves non-skilled assistance with daily activities; the data provided does not detail non-medical services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 11, 2005.
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 by CMS; contact the agency at (800) 381-5931 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (800) 381-5931 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/11/2005. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.