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Elara Caring

Mount Vernon, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457507)

CMS quality rating: 4.5★ (state average 3★ — above state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 537-2445 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 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 68 ZIP codes from its office in Mount Vernon, Texas.

Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457507, certified since August 25, 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Elara Caring Elara Caring: 4.5★ 4.5★ TX average TX average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech PathologyMedical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

About this agency

Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Mount Vernon, Texas, certified since August 25, 1983. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

The agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars, per current CMS Care Compare data. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient experience responses collected through the CMS survey process.

CMS data indicates that 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral. Additionally, 94.48% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care, according to the same CMS dataset.

Elara Caring reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Texas office, indicating a broad regional service area.

All ratings and percentages cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data as published for this agency and are subject to periodic CMS updates. Prospective patients and caregivers should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and confirm service availability with the agency before making care decisions.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from Elara Caring?

Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 457507) since August 25, 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.

What services does Elara Caring offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.

What is Elara Caring'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 Texas state average of 3 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.

What do patients say about Elara Caring in the CMS patient survey?

The agency received a 5-star patient survey rating on CMS Care Compare.

How do I check Elara Caring's quality and staffing record?

You can review Elara Caring's ratings and measures directly on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457507?state=TX.

What areas and ZIP codes does Elara Caring serve?

Elara Caring reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Mount Vernon, Texas office.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring Elara Caring?

Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific service capacity by contacting the agency at (903) 537-2445 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.

How long has Elara Caring been Medicare-certified?

Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since August 25, 1983.

Who owns Elara Caring — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Elara Caring is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, per CMS data.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Elara Caring at (903) 537-2445 and verify billing and payment details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I contact Elara Caring to start care?

Contact Elara Caring at (903) 537-2445 to inquire about starting care.

What is the timely initiation of care rate for Elara Caring?

According to CMS data, 100.00% of patients received timely initiation of care at Elara Caring.

How well do patients improve in walking ability at Elara Caring?

CMS data shows 94.48% of patients improved in their ability to walk or move around while under Elara Caring's care.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/25/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.