Elara Caring
Sherman, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 677720)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 892-3163 · 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 ratings 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 99 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 677720, certified since 1993), 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 Sherman, Texas, certified since December 15, 1993 (CCN 677720). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers 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-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey program.
On specific CMS quality measures, 99.72% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 94.96% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data vintage. These figures come directly from the Care Compare dataset and are not independently verified by this listing.
Elara Caring reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region. Prospective patients and caregivers should confirm current service area, staffing, and availability directly with the agency, as CMS data may not reflect real-time operational details. All ratings and measures referenced here are sourced from CMS Care Compare and are subject to periodic updates by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 677720, certified since December 15, 1993), 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, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating based on 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/677720?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Sherman, Texas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current availability, staffing, and specific service details by calling the agency directly at (903) 892-3163, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not describe non-medical home care; contact the agency at (903) 892-3163 and verify service definitions on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 1993.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is organized as a proprietary, for-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (903) 892-3163 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (903) 892-3163 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/15/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.