Elara Caring
Marksville, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197317)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 253-8978 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars, and a 5-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 22 ZIP codes from its Marksville, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197317, certified since October 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details for specific services should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Marksville, Louisiana, certified since October 1, 1983 (CCN 197317). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating is 5 stars, based on CMS's patient experience survey. Among CMS-reported outcome measures, 99.45% of episodes reflected timely initiation of care, and 93.62% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed in CMS data, covers 22 ZIP codes surrounding Marksville, LA.
These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available for this agency and are subject to periodic CMS updates. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to review the current Care Compare listing directly for the latest figures and to contact the agency for further details on scheduling and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197317, certified since October 1983), so eligible home health services are covered by 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 care.
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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating 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 and outcome data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197317?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Marksville, LA.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staffing, scheduling, and care plan details by calling Elara Caring at (318) 253-8978, and review its current ratings 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, involves medically necessary care ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services here.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact Elara Caring at (318) 253-8978 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (318) 253-8978 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/01/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.