Elara Caring
Topeka, KS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 177242)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 97 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 354-0767 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Kansas state average of 3.5, 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 97 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 177242, certified since July 26, 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 Topeka, Kansas, providing services under CCN 177242 since July 26, 1993. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
Elara Caring offers a full range of home health services, including Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds an overall quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Kansas state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
On specific CMS quality measures, 100.00% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 93.75% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from the same CMS Care Compare dataset used for the star ratings.
Elara Caring's service area extends to 97 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas office, indicating a broad regional reach for its home health services.
All ratings and measure percentages cited here reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly at the official source for the most current figures, as CMS updates this information periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 177242, certified since 07/26/1993), 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 overall quality rating, above the Kansas 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 has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
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/177242?state=KS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 97 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 97 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, staff assignment, and care plan details by calling the agency directly at (785) 354-0767 and verifying quality data 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, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; contact the agency at (785) 354-0767 for specifics on their offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1993.
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 details are not published in CMS data; contact Elara Caring at (785) 354-0767 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Elara Caring at (785) 354-0767 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/26/1993. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.