Elara Caring
Bingham Farms, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231579)
CMS process measure: 99.58 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 255 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 792-8017 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Elara Caring an overall rating of 3 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.58 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Elara Caring serves 255 ZIP codes from its office in Bingham Farms, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231579, certified since August 11, 1998, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Bingham Farms, Michigan, serving families in Oakland County and beyond. The agency is for-profit and has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1998.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Elara Caring an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 78% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers core care processes, Elara Caring scored 99.58, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 64.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Elara Caring's service area spans 255 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Bingham Farms office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; if a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the case when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate lower quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available in this listing.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 231579) since August 11, 1998, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Elara Caring an overall rating of 3 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 78% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elara Caring's composite process score is 99.58, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 64.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring serves 255 ZIP codes from its Bingham Farms, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 255 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1998.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This listing does not specify care settings; contact Elara Caring at (248) 792-8017 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Elara Caring at (248) 792-8017 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how a hospice compares to state averages — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Elara Caring's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231579?state=MI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.