Elara Caring
Metairie, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197566)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (504) 469-3849 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5, 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 48 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197566, certified since 1993), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Metairie, Louisiana, certified since June 23, 1993. It is a proprietary (for-profit) agency offering 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 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS survey process. On measures of care quality reported by CMS, 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 98.71% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Elara Caring serves a broad area, covering 48 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana office. Ownership is classified as proprietary under CMS records.
All star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages referenced here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of data supplied for this profile. Figures may be updated periodically by CMS, so families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing data for home health agencies. Families seeking details on cost, staff availability, or specific caregiver qualifications should contact the agency directly.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified under CCN 197566, certified since June 23, 1993, 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 services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elara Caring has a 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?
Elara Caring holds a 4-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 staffing details on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197566?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 48 ZIP codes from its Metairie, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staff scheduling, and care plans; contact the agency at (504) 469-3849 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is classified as a proprietary (for-profit) agency in CMS records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for home health agencies; contact Elara Caring at (504) 469-3849 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (504) 469-3849 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care or improved with walking?
CMS data shows 100.00% of Elara Caring's patients began care in a timely manner, and 98.71% showed improvement in walking or moving around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/23/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.