Elara Caring
Valparaiso, IN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 157095)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (219) 246-5171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3 stars, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect strong marks in both categories.
Elara Caring offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 90 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 157095, certified since 1983, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Valparaiso, Indiana, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1983, under CCN 157095.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the Indiana state average of 3 stars. The agency's patient survey rating is 5 stars, the highest rating available on the CMS patient experience scale. CMS data also report that Elara Caring provided timely initiation of care in 98.89% of cases and that 95.84% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, both figures drawn from the same CMS dataset.
Elara Caring's service area extends to 90 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office, indicating a broad regional footprint for home health services in the surrounding area.
These ratings and measures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available at the time of this profile and are subject to periodic updates by CMS. Families are encouraged to consult the official Medicare Care Compare website for the latest figures and to contact the agency directly for information not captured in CMS reporting, such as current staffing, availability, or specific care arrangements.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 157095, certified since 11/17/1983), 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 Indiana state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Elara Caring received a 5-star patient survey rating, the top score on the CMS scale.
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 the agency's listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 90 ZIP codes from its Valparaiso, Indiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current availability, staffing, and specific care plans by calling the agency directly at (219) 246-5171, since CMS data does not cover these details.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services Elara Caring provides, involves medically necessary skilled care such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical assistance; the data provided does not detail non-medical services offered by this agency.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1983.
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 Care Compare data; contact Elara Caring at (219) 246-5171 for cost information and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Elara Caring at (219) 246-5171 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 11/17/1983. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.