Elara Caring
Winnsboro, LA · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 197252)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (318) 435-4366 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Louisiana 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, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 28 ZIP codes from its Winnsboro, Louisiana office.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197252, certified since September 8, 1989), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes from CMS Care Compare records.
About this agency
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Winnsboro, Louisiana, certified since September 8, 1989 (CCN 197252). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider 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 4.5-star overall quality rating, above the Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 stars, also based on CMS Care Compare survey data. Among CMS process and outcome measures reported for this agency, 100.00% of episodes began care in a timely manner, and 96.06% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 28 ZIP codes served from its Winnsboro, Louisiana office. These figures reflect the most recently published CMS Care Compare data available for this listing and may be updated periodically by CMS; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare or with the agency before making decisions. No cost, staffing, or availability information is published by CMS for this agency, and none is stated here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 197252, certified since 09/08/1989), 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 Louisiana state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review Elara Caring's full record on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/197252?state=LA.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Elara Caring serves 28 ZIP codes from its Winnsboro, Louisiana office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, availability, and specific services for your situation by calling the agency at (318) 435-4366, and verify quality data on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since 09/08/1989.
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?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact Elara Caring at (318) 435-4366 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 (318) 435-4366.
How timely is this agency in starting care?
CMS Care Compare data shows 100.00% of Elara Caring's episodes began care in a timely manner.
Do patients typically improve in mobility with this agency?
CMS data shows 96.06% of Elara Caring's patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 09/08/1989. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.