Elara Caring
South Portland, ME · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 207080)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (207) 703-2413 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Maine state average of 3.5 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, and Medical Social Services. It serves 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 207080, certified since April 29, 2014, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in South Portland, Maine, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) business and has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2014.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Maine state average of 3.5 stars. In the CMS patient survey, the agency received a top rating of 5 stars, reflecting patient-reported experiences of care.
CMS outcome measures show that 99.47% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 92.97% of patients demonstrated improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data set.
Elara Caring's service area extends across 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office, indicating a broad regional coverage footprint for home health services in that part of the state.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with CMS or the agency for the most current figures, as star ratings and outcome measures are periodically updated by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 207080) since April 29, 2014, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social 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 Maine state average of 3.5 stars, per CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring received a 5-star patient survey rating from CMS Care Compare.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full CMS Care Compare profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/207080?state=ME.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 50 ZIP codes from its South Portland, Maine office, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Contact Elara Caring at (207) 703-2413 to ask about specific services, scheduling, and staff qualifications, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The provided data does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (207) 703-2413 or check Medicare Care Compare for general guidance.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since April 29, 2014.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Elara Caring is a proprietary (for-profit) agency, according to CMS ownership data.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact Elara Caring at (207) 703-2413 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (207) 703-2413 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 04/29/2014. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.