Elara Caring
Jennings, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197679)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 824-5453 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data, reflecting strong marks in both overall quality and patient-reported experience.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Jennings, Louisiana.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197679, certified since January 24, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on the Medicare Care Compare website.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Jennings, Louisiana, certified since January 24, 1995. 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 to patients across 39 ZIP codes.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating, which reflects feedback collected from patients about their care experience, stands at 5 out of 5.
CMS data also reports two specific quality measures for this agency: 99.81% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 94.22% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the most recent publicly reported vintage available at the time of this profile.
Families researching home health options in the Jennings, Louisiana area can use this information as a starting point, but should confirm current details directly with the agency and consult the Medicare Care Compare website for the latest ratings and measures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197679, certified since 01/24/1995), 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 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana 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 5 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 current ratings and measures on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197679?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring, based in Jennings, Louisiana, serves 39 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staff availability, scheduling, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (337) 824-5453, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 1995.
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 details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (337) 824-5453 for cost and payment information and verify coverage on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring by phone at (337) 824-5453 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 99.81% of Elara Caring's patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
Did patients improve their ability to walk while receiving care from this agency?
CMS data reports that 94.22% of Elara Caring's patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/24/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.