Elara Caring
Fort Wayne, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157243)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 135 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (260) 209-6768 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3 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 135 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 157243, certified since January 7, 1993), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1993 (CCN 157243).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Indiana state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting feedback collected from patients who received care from the agency. Among CMS process and outcome measures, 99.79% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 93.56% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data vintage.
Elara Caring reports serving 135 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne office, indicating a broad regional service area in northeastern Indiana. All ratings and quality measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage available for this agency; families should consult Care Compare directly for the exact reporting period and for any updates. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish agency pricing. For details on service availability, staffing, or scheduling, contact the agency directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 157243, certified since January 7, 1993), so Medicare covers eligible home health services 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 Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare data.
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 listing page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/157243?state=IN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring reports serving 135 ZIP codes from its Fort Wayne, Indiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 135 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing availability, scheduling, and specific care plans; contact the agency at (260) 209-6768 for these details and verify quality data 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 medical care ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care involves non-clinical support such as companionship or household help; this data set does not address non-medical care.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since January 7, 1993.
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 (260) 209-6768 to discuss payment and coverage details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (260) 209-6768 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/07/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.