Elara Caring
Round Rock, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457661)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 173 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (512) 733-1515 · 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 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 173 ZIP codes from its Round Rock, TX office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457661, certified since 1984, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Round Rock, TX, certified since September 7, 1984. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers a full range of home health services, including 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 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS's standardized survey process.
CMS data also reports that 99.83% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 95.58% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from CMS's published quality measures and reflect agency performance as reported in the Care Compare dataset.
Elara Caring serves a broad geographic area, covering 173 ZIP codes from its Round Rock office, indicating a wide service radius within the region.
All ratings and measures described here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare and to contact the agency for details not captured in CMS's published measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 457661, certified since 1984), 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 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, 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 data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457661?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 173 ZIP codes from its Round Rock, TX office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 173 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
The data does not specify recommended questions; contact the agency at (512) 733-1515 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This distinction is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the agency at (512) 733-1515 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since September 7, 1984.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary, for-profit agency according to CMS ownership records.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures; contact the agency at (512) 733-1515 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (512) 733-1515 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/07/1984. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.