Elara Caring
Monroe, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197276)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 35 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 340-0221 · 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.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 35 ZIP codes from its Monroe, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 197276, certified since July 11, 1990, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Monroe, Louisiana, certified since July 11, 1990. It is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency and offers a full range of home health services: 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 out of 5, which is above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Patients who responded to the CMS patient survey gave the agency a survey star rating of 5 out of 5.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 100.00% of patients began care in a timely manner, and 93.68% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care. These figures reflect the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage referenced for this listing.
Elara Caring's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 35 ZIP codes surrounding its Monroe, Louisiana office. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this information can be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes. Elara Caring is Medicare-certified under CCN 197276, certified since July 11, 1990, 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 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency received a patient survey star rating of 5 out of 5 on CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197276?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
According to CMS data, Elara Caring serves 35 ZIP codes from its Monroe, Louisiana location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 35 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans; contact the agency directly at (318) 340-0221 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Elara Caring provides, includes skilled services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas 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 July 11, 1990.
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 in CMS Care Compare data; contact the agency at (318) 340-0221 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (318) 340-0221 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/11/1990. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.