Elara Caring
Clinton Township, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231646)
CMS process measure: 99.76 (state average 97.27 — above state average)
Serves: 103 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (586) 221-3056 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elara Caring holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process quality score of 99.76 is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Elara Caring serves 103 ZIP codes from its Clinton Township, Michigan office in Macomb County. Families in this broad area can be served from this same location according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified, with CCN 231646, certified since September 2, 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring is a for-profit hospice based in Clinton Township, Michigan, serving families in Macomb County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 231646.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Elara Caring holds a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Elara Caring scored 99.76, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.3% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the last days of life, based on the available Care Compare data.
Elara Caring's service area, as listed on Medicare Care Compare, spans 103 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Clinton Township office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov, as measures can be updated over time. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient sample sizes and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures beyond this are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elara Caring is Medicare-certified (CCN 231646, since September 2, 2015), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Elara Caring received a 4-star rating, with 83% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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 CMS composite process score is 99.76, which is above the Michigan state average of 97.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring serves 103 ZIP codes from its office in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 103 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 by itself determine quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey results and quality scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elara Caring has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy 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 curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where Elara Caring delivers care; contact the hospice at (586) 221-3056 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Elara Caring directly at (586) 221-3056 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Elara Caring's published figures here and ask the hospice directly at (586) 221-3056 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elara Caring (CCN 231646) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231646?state=MI to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.