Elara Caring
Dexter, MO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 267589)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 117 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (866) 243-0042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Missouri state average of 3.5, and a 3-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 117 ZIP codes from its Dexter, Missouri office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 267589, certified since November 10, 2004), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Dexter, Missouri, certified since November 10, 2004 (CCN 267589). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider 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 CMS quality star rating of 4.5, which is above the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 stars. On specific quality measures reported by CMS, 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 91.03% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
Elara Caring reports a service area covering 117 ZIP codes from its Dexter, Missouri office, indicating a broad regional footprint for home health services in the area. All ratings and quality measures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data; consumers should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, service availability, and eligibility directly with the agency and through the official Medicare Care Compare tool before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified under CCN 267589, certified since November 10, 2004, 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, which is above the Missouri state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's CMS patient survey star rating is 3 stars.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality data on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 117 ZIP codes from its Dexter, Missouri office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 117 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The provided data doesn't cover specific screening questions; contact the agency at (866) 243-0042 and verify current quality measures on Medicare Care Compare before hiring.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not define this distinction; contact the agency at (866) 243-0042 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 2004.
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 (866) 243-0042 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (866) 243-0042 or review its listing on Medicare Care Compare to begin the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/10/2004. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.